Efficacy of Noble Metal–alloy Endotracheal Tubes in Ventilator-associated Pneumonia Prevention: a Randomized Clinical Trial
Background: Endotracheal tube (ETT) is an important risk factor for the development of Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), as it acts as a reservoir for infectious microorganisms and bypasses the host’s defenses. One of the preventive measures for VAP is endotracheal tube composition. It has been...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Galenos Publishing House
2022-05-01
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Series: | Balkan Medical Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.balkanmedicaljournal.org/abstract.php?lang=en&id=2388 |