Modifiable risk factors for mechanical ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care
Backgound and Objectives: Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a pulmonary infection that occurs 48 to 72 hours after endotracheal intubation and institution of mechanical ventilation, being considered one of the most feared adverse effects of intensive care therapy. Its incidence affects 10-30% of p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Portuguese |
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Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Revista de Epidemiologia e Controle de Infecção |
| Online Access: | https://online.unisc.br/seer/index.php/epidemiologia/article/view/3933 |