The ongoing challenge of ventilator-associated pneumonia: epidemiology, prevention, and risk factors for mortality in a secondary care hospital intensive care unit

The ongoing challenge of ventilator-associated pneumonia: epidemiology, prevention, and risk factors for mortality in a secondary care hospital intensive care unit

Summary: Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among intensive care unit infections. Despite various preventive measures, the incidence of VAP remains high. Aims: This study aimed to explore the epidemiology and risk factors for VAP associat...

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Main Author: Cihan Semet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Infection Prevention in Practice
Subjects:
Pneumonia
Ventilator-associated
Intensive care unit
Infections
Epidemiology
Prevention
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590088923000537

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