Continuous versus intermittent endotracheal cuff pressure control for the prevention of ventilator-associated respiratory infections in Vietnam: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

<p><b>Background:</b> Ventilator-associated respiratory infection (VARI) comprises ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and ventilator-associated tracheobronchitis (VAT). Although their diagnostic criteria vary, together these are the most common hospital-acquired infections in i...

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Main Authors: Dat, VQ, Geskus, RB, Wolbers, M, Loan, HT, Yen, LM, Binh, NT, Chien, LT, Mai, NTH, Phu, NH, Lan, NPH, Hao, NV, Long, HB, Thuy, TP, Kinh, NV, Trung, NV, Phu, VD, Cap, NT, Trinh, DT, Campbell, J, Kestelyn, E, Wertheim, HFL, Wyncoll, D, Thwaites, GE, van Doorn, HR, Thwaites, CL, Nadjm, B
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2018