Demographics and outcome of Legionella pneumonia in the intensive care unit: a retrospective multicenter cohort study
Legionella Pneumonia in the ICU: Does ECMO Improve Outcomes? Abstract: This multicenter, retrospective cohort study (Zurich, Hannover, Bonn; 2013–2023) evaluated 110 ICU patients with Legionella pneumonia (LP). Severe LP frequently progressed to ARDS and multiorgan failure; 40% required ECMO. Despite greater severity (SOFA 12 vs 9), ECMO patients had similar 28-day mortality (25% vs 21%) […]