Transesophageal echocardiography-associated tracheal microaspiration and ventilator-associated pneumonia in intubated critically ill patients: a multicenter prospective observational study

Transesophageal echocardiography-associated tracheal microaspiration and ventilator-associated pneumonia in intubated critically ill patients: a multicenter prospective observational study

Abstract Background Microaspiration of gastric and oropharyngeal secretions is the main causative mechanism of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a routine investigation tool in intensive care unit and could enhance microaspiration. This study aimed at e...

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Main Authors: François Bagate, Anahita Rouzé, Farid Zerimech, Florence Boissier, Vincent Labbe, Keyvan Razazi, Guillaume Carteaux, Nicolas de Prost, Malika Balduyck, Patrice Maboudou, Saad Nseir, Armand Mekontso Dessap
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Microaspiration
Transesophageal echocardiography
Pepsin
Salivary amylase
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-020-03380-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-020-03380-w

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