Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most severe complications in patients
with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and is considered a risk factor for poor outcomes. However …

Appropriate end points are crucial for the successful interpretation of clinical trials. Choosing
end points for therapeutic trials of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and hospital …

Nosocomial infections are a common occurrence in patients following traumatic brain injury
(TBI) and are associated with an increased risk of mortality, longer length of hospital stay …

Objective: To determine the attributable mortality of ventilator-associated pneumonia in a
systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Ventilator-associated …

We performed a meta-analysis to determine strategies for preventing hospital-acquired
pneumonia that reduce mortality rates in critically ill patients. Selective digestive …

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a preventable secondary consequence of
intubation and mechanical ventilation. VAP is pneumonia that develops in an intubated …

Introduction Non-neurological complications in patients with severe traumatic brain injury
(TBI) are frequent, worsening the prognosis, but the pathophysiology of systemic …

Patients hospitalized after a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at increased
risk of nosocomial infections, including bacterial pneumonia and other upper respiratory …

INTRODUCTION: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a cause of morbidity and
mortality in critically ill patients. It is associated with increased health care costs and duration …

Background Early-onset ventilator-associated pneumonia (EOVAP) occurs frequently in
severe traumatic brain-injured patients, but potential consequences on cerebral oxygenation …