Table 2 The therapeutic regimen use for the AE-IPF
From: Autopsy analyses in acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Treatment | No. (%) |
|---|---|
High-dose corticosteroids | 45 (86.5) |
Immunosuppressive agents | 15 (28.8) |
Sivelestat sodium | 17 (32.7) |
PMX-DHP | 7 (13.5) |
Anticoagulant therapy | 12 (23.1) |
Mechanical ventilation | 27 (51.9) |
NPPV | 4 (7.7) |
Antibacterial drug | 43 (82.7) |
 Carbapenems | 15 (28.8) |
 Quinolones | 12 (23.1) |
 Penicillin-based drugs | 4 (7.7) |
 Cephems | 5 (9.6) |
 Others | 7 (13.5) |