The effect of subglottic secretion drainage on the incidence of ventilator associated pneumonia
Background: Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is an undesired side effect of mechanical ventilation in intensive care units (ICUs). Aim: We evaluated whether endotracheal tubes with subglottic secretion drainage (SSD) would reduce the incidence of VAP among patients undergoing mechanical ventila...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Biomedical Papers |
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| Online Access: | https://biomed.papers.upol.cz/artkey/bio-201704-0007_The_effect_of_subglottic_secretion_drainage_on_the_incidence_of_ventilator_associated_pneumonia.php |