Ventilator-associated pneumonia
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is an iatrogenic pulmonary infection that develops in
tracheally intubated patients on mechanical ventilation for at least 48 hours. VAP is the …
tracheally intubated patients on mechanical ventilation for at least 48 hours. VAP is the …
Ventilator-associated pneumonia: a review
M Ashraf, L Ostrosky-Zeichner - Hospital practice, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most common infection seen in intensive care
units (ICUs); it accounts for one-fourth of the infections occurring in critically ill patients and is …
units (ICUs); it accounts for one-fourth of the infections occurring in critically ill patients and is …
Ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia: challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
DE Craven, KA Steger - New Horizons (Baltimore, Md.), 1998 - europepmc.org
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common infection in intensive care unit patients
that results in high mortality and morbidity and increased duration of hospital stay. Clinical …
that results in high mortality and morbidity and increased duration of hospital stay. Clinical …
[HTML][HTML] Ventilator-associated pneumonia: update on etiology, prevention, and management
O Rewa, J Muscedere - Current Infectious Disease Reports, 2011 - Springer
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) remains one of the most important nosocomial
infections in the intensive care unit and has been the focus of much recent research. New …
infections in the intensive care unit and has been the focus of much recent research. New …
Ventilator-associated pneumonia: an overview
JM DiCocco, MA Croce - Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
Despite aggressive efforts to reduce nosocomial infections, many intubated patients develop
ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). VAP has been an area of intense research; …
ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). VAP has been an area of intense research; …
Ventilator-associated pneumonia: recent issues on pathogenesis, prevention and diagnosis
M Koeman, A Van der Ven, G Ramsay… - Journal of hospital …, 2001 - Elsevier
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), a nosocomial infection arising more than 48h
following endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation, is the most frequent …
following endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation, is the most frequent …
Ventilator-associated pneumonia: insights from recent clinical trials
AF Shorr, MH Kollef - Chest, 2005 - Elsevier
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most common nosocomial infection in the ICU
and contributes disproportionately to both poor outcomes and the high cost of care in …
and contributes disproportionately to both poor outcomes and the high cost of care in …
Ventilator-associated pneumonia: a comprehensive review
JL Trouillet - Hospital practice, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most frequent and severe infection acquired
in the intensive care unit, leading to prolonged mechanical ventilation and excess mortality …
in the intensive care unit, leading to prolonged mechanical ventilation and excess mortality …
Ventilator associated pneumonia: evolving definitions and preventive StrategiesDiscussion
C Mietto, R Pinciroli, N Patel, L Berra - Respiratory care, 2013 - rc.rcjournal.com
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most frequent hospital-acquired
infections occurring in intubated patients. Because VAP is associated with higher mortality …
infections occurring in intubated patients. Because VAP is associated with higher mortality …
Ventilator‐associated pneumonia—Understanding epidemiology and pathogenesis to guide prevention and empiric therapy
P Francioli, J Chastre, M Langer… - Clinical Microbiology …, 1997 - Wiley Online Library
Nosocomial pneumonia is associated with a high rate of mortality, particularly in ventilated
patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). There have recently been a number of advances in …
patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). There have recently been a number of advances in …