Volatile Organic Compounds in the Intensive Care Unit: On the Scent of Something Big?

Synopsis: Specific patterns of exhaled breath metabolites are associated with the presence of lower respiratory tract pathogens. Source: Fowler SJ, Basanta-Sanchez M, Xu Y, et al. Surveillance for lower airway pathogens in mechanically ventilated patients by metabolomics analysis of exhaled breath: a case-control study. Thorax. 2015;70:320–325.
Source: Clinical Pulmonary Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Pulmonary Trends Source Type: research