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Comparison between quantitative and qualitative culture of tracheal aspirates in the diagnosis of ventilator associated pneumonia [PDF]

, 2001
FVC De Marco, LFA Camargo, CSV Barbas, C Hoelz, Jacyr Pasternack, MAS Bueno, Marinês Dalla Valle Martino, M Rodrigues, Raquel Caserta, VM Amado, E Knobel   +10 more
openalex   +1 more source

Toothbrushing for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia [PDF]

, 2013
Blot, Stijn, Labeau, Sonia
core   +2 more sources

Perbedaan Kejadian Ventilator Associate Pneumonia pada Oral Hygiene Menggunakan Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0,12% dan Listerine [PDF]

, 2011
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a nosocomial pneumonia is the most frequently encountered in intensive care units, particularly in patients using mechanical ventilation for 48 hours.
Laoh, J. M. (Joice)
core  

Adjustment of positive end‐expiratory pressure based on body mass index during general anaesthesia: a randomised controlled trial*

Anaesthesia, EarlyView.
Summary Introduction Lung‐protective ventilation is essential for preventing postoperative pulmonary complications. While maintaining a low driving pressure and optimising PEEP is of importance, the ideal strategy remains contentious. This study evaluated whether adjusting PEEP based on BMI, compared with standard PEEP, could reduce driving pressure ...
Helene Selpien, Jann Penon, David Thunecke, Dirk Schädler, Ingmar Lautenschläger, Henning Ohnesorge, Christine Eimer, Caroline Wolf, Armin Sablewski, Tobias Becher   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Compliance and Association of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Bundle Strategy With Ventilator Associated Pneumonia rate: A Saudi Experience

Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, 2013
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness and compliance of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia(VAP) care bundle in local setting at Erfan & Bagedo General hospital, Jeddah, KSA.
Mohammad Garout
doaj  

Usefulness of a strategy based on bronchoscopy with direct examination of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in the initial antibiotic therapy of suspected ventilator-associated pneumonia [PDF]

, 2001
Jean‐François Timsit, C. Cheval, Bertrand Gachot, Fabrice Bruneel, Michel Wolff, Jean Carlet, B. Régnier   +6 more
openalex   +1 more source

Impact of Frailty in Patients With Continuous‐Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy in End‐Stage Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Artificial Organs, EarlyView.
Frailty significantly impacts clinical outcomes in LVAD recipients. This systematic review and meta‐analysis reveal that frail patients experience higher long‐term mortality but comparable short‐term mortality, hospital stay, and complication rates to non‐frail patients.
Christos Costa, Arian Arjomandi Rad, Yi Ting Yu, Nithiananthan Mayooran, Andrew Xanthopoulos, Marinos Koulouroudias, Robert Vardanyan, Gustavo Antonio Guida, Lydia Wilkinson, Jan Schmitto, Arjang Ruhparwar, Alina Zubarevich, Alexander Weymann, Peyman Sardari Nia, Antonios Kourliouros, Thanos Athanasiou   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative efficacy of various oral hygiene care methods in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia in critically ill patients: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

PLoS ONE
Oral hygiene care is important for ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention. However, the optimal oral hygiene care approach remains unclear. A network meta-analysis was conducted to compare the efficacy of various oral hygiene care methods for ...
Sachika Yamakita, Takeshi Unoki, Sachi Niiyama, Eri Natsuhori, Junpei Haruna, Tomoki Kuribara   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Alternative Case Definitions do not Predict Treatment of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Prospectively Studied Patients in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit

, 2000
Joseph P. Minei, K. Hawkins, Betsy L. Moody, Romy Gander, PB Southern, Linda B. Uchal, K. Joy, Linda Christenson, Robert W. Haley   +8 more
openalex   +1 more source

Is Ventilator-associated Pneumonia an Independent Risk Factor for Death? [PDF]

, 2001
Fabienne Brégeon, Véronique Ciais, Vincent Carret, R Grégoire, P. Saux, Marc Gainnier, Xavier Thirion, Michel Drancourt, Jean‐Pierre Auffray, Laurent Papazian   +9 more
openalex   +1 more source