Community-acquired pneumonia treated by ticarcillin sodium and davulanate potassium in elderly patients with cerebrovascular sequelae

VernacularTitle:替卡西林-克拉维酸钾治疗老年脑血管后遗症患者社区获得性肺炎临床观察
Author: Shiqi YIN ; Dianfa LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Pneumonia; Ticarcillin
From: Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2009;8(11):818-819
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Eighty-six patients with community-acquired pneumonia who suffered from cerebrovascular sequelae were admitted to hospital from 2005 to 2007.Patients were randomized into ticarcillin sodium/clavulanate potassium group and cefuroxime Sodium group.Sputum culture was performed for each case before and after treatment.Gram-negative bacilli accounted for 74%of infection,and the most common pathogens were klebsiella pneumoniae(26%)and Escherichia coli(14%).The response rates in two groups were 93%and 72%,respectively(χ2=6.54,P＜0.05).Bacteria eradication rates in two groups were 90%and 62%,respectively(χ2=6.00,P＜0.05).Ticarcillin sodium and clavulanate potassium is an effective antibiotic for community-acquired pneumonia in elderly patients with cerebrovascular sequelae.