Background: The progressively rising issue of drug abuse in Egypt among young adults could affect the outcome of a well known problem encountered in such age group as primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP). Objective: To assess the impact of an oral drug abuse on the outcome of primary spontaneous pneumothorax. Read more

Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common complication of ventilatory support for patients with acute respiratory failure, currently related to high mortality rate. Therefore, this complication of mechanical ventilation requires a prompt diagnosis and adequate antibiotic treatment. The study aimed to investigate the role of endotracheal aspirate (ETA) surveillance cultures in identifying the aetiology of VAP earlier. The study was ... Read more

Abstract Background: Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) remains an area of active clinical research with little data about effect of (VAP) on outcome among patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Materials and methods: A prospective study included patients with COPD exacerbation requiring endotracheal intubation for more than 48 h. Clinical assessment and Quantitative culture done for all patients ... Read more