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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Main Authors: Radu Ciprian Tincu, Cristian Cobilinschi, Iulia Florentina Tincu, Radu Alexandru Macovei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2022-05-01
Series:Balkan Medical Journal
Online Access:http://www.balkanmedicaljournal.org/abstract.php?lang=en&id=2388