Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: Incidence, Risk Factors and Outcome in Paediatric Intensive Care Units at Cairo University Hospital

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: Incidence, Risk Factors and Outcome in Paediatric Intensive Care Units at Cairo University Hospital

Introduction: Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a major cause of hospital morbidity, mortality and increased health care costs. Although the epidemiology, pathogenesis and outcome of VAP are well described in adults; few data exist regarding VAP in paediatric patients, especially in devel...

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Main Authors: Yasmine S. Galal, Meray Rene L. Youssef, Sally K. Ibrahiem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
incidence density
mechanical ventilation
reintubation
survival curve
ventilator days
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7920/18570_CE[Ra1]_F(GH)_PF1(Ro_Om)_PFA(NC_AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf

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