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    • Selective digestive decontamination (SDD) is a strategy to prevent infections in mechanically ventilated patients.
    • Concerns exist regarding SDD's effectiveness and potential for antimicrobial resistance.
    • Current practices may overestimate SDD's performance in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and analyze the barriers hindering the widespread adoption of selective digestive decontamination.
    • To evaluate practitioner concerns and preferences regarding SDD implementation.
    • To inform the design of future research on VAP prevention strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • A review of existing literature and clinical practice guidelines concerning SDD.
    • Analysis of practitioner feedback and reported challenges in SDD use.
    • Identification of alternative VAP prevention methods and their perceived efficacy.

    Main Results:

    • Key barriers include the emergence of resistant organisms, overestimation of SDD's current performance, and a misunderstanding of its mechanisms.
    • Alternative VAP prevention strategies are being considered, potentially impacting SDD's role.
    • Practitioner concerns and preferences regarding treatment effect size are significant factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing practitioner concerns and understanding the nuances of SDD's mechanism are crucial for its effective use.
    • A definitive cluster-randomised trial is warranted to provide robust evidence on SDD's benefits and risks.
    • Future research should incorporate real-world practitioner preferences to enhance the applicability of VAP prevention strategies.