The total number of leukocytes recovered by lavage is determined by examination ... Quantitative assessment of the proliferative response of bronchoalveolar mononuclear cells to specific agents ...

All patients were ventilated in synchronized intermittent positive pressure or pressure support ventilation modes with volume-guarantee using Babylog 8000-plus Dräger ventilators (Dräger AG ...

Bronchoalveolar lavage with an elevated neutrophil count and abnormal pulmonary imaging should be considered characteristic of both bacterial and fungal pneumonia. Cultures must be sent not only ...