Does α-Hemolysin activity of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus predict ventilator-associated pneumonia?
MSSA strains with strong blood agar hemolysis and high α-hemolysin activity are markers for VAP, but not VAT, and might be considered in differential diagnosis and initiation of therapy.
In this biomechanical study the use of End Caps did not improve the stability of the intramedullary flexible nail osteosynthesis.