Serum endocan role in diagnosis and prognosis of ventilator associated pneumonia
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a complication in as many as 28% of patients who receive mechanical ventilation. Studies have consistently shown that a delay in diagnosis and treatment increases the mortality risk. Aim of the work: The aim of this work is to elucidate the role of the serum...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-10-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0422763815201276 |