Tag archives for AECOPD

Antibiotic Resistance and Length of Hospitalization in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Dr. Moewardi Hospital

Dina Okfina Ria, Suradi, Reviono, Jatu Aphridasari, Maryani Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta Abstract Backgrounds: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a health problem in the world. Morbidity and mortality of patients with COPD associated with frequent exacerbations. Exacerbation triggers many clinical conditions affecting long hospitalization. Resistance to […]

Determinant of Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Sri Hartati Handayani, Suradi, Reviono, Yusup Subagyo, Maryani Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta Abstract Backgrounds: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major health problem in the community. Bacterial and viral infections increasing frequency of new bacterial strain exacerbations. The presence of bacterial colonization in the airways increased […]

Characteristics of Acute Exacerbation COPD in Relation to Bacterial Sputum Culture Result at Dr. Moewardi Hospital Surakarta

Suradi, Sutanto YS, Reviono, Harsini, Marhendra D. J Respir Indo.2012;32(4):218-22. Abstract Background: Respiratory tract infections are the leading cause of acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD). The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of bacterial infection, bacterial profile, antibiotics sensitivity and comparison of patient characteristics according to sputum culture. Methods: A cross sectional […]