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Biofilms in Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Future Microbiology, 2016Biofilms develop rapidly following endotracheal intubation and represent a persistent source of unnecessary pathogens in the critically ill patient. Overall, the imbalance in the lung microbiome caused by an endotracheal tube and its role in biofilm formation and in ventilator-associated pneumonia is still unclear.
Laia, Fernández-Barat, Antoni, Torres
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Ventilator-associated pneumonia
Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine, 2005This review summarises some of the notable papers on ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) from January 2003 to October 2004.Ventilator-associated pneumonia remains an important drain on hospital resources. All population groups are affected, but patients with VAP are more likely to be older, sicker, and male, with invasive medical devices in situ ...
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THERAPY FOR VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA
Clinics in Chest Medicine, 1999Pneumonia is a serious complication of mechanical ventilation. Pneumonia occurs despite the best efforts at prevention. Multiple methods available to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia are reviewed, and ventilation-associated pneumonia (VAP) is divided into early versus late onset.
A B, Carter, D B, Hornick
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Update in ventilator-associated pneumonia
Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology, 2006Ventilator-associated pneumonia remains an important topic (or subject) in the care of the critically ill. Issues related to ventilator-associated pneumonia are now particularly acute given the continued increase in rates of antimicrobial resistance seen in intensive care units.
William L, Jackson, Andrew F, Shorr
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Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A Review
Hospital Practice, 2012Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most common infection seen in intensive care units (ICUs); it accounts for one-fourth of the infections occurring in critically ill patients and is the reason for half of antibiotic prescriptions in mechanically ventilated patients.
Madiha, Ashraf, Luis, Ostrosky-Zeichner
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Ventilator-associated pneumonia: an overview
Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, 2009Despite aggressive efforts to reduce nosocomial infections, many intubated patients develop ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). VAP has been an area of intense research; however, there is still little consensus in the literature on how to accurately diagnose or treat VAP.
Jennifer M, DiCocco, Martin A, Croce
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Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Children
Seminars in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 2006The purpose of this report is to review the current knowledge base related to the epidemiology, microbiology, diagnosis, and morbidity and mortality of ventilator-associated pneumonia and to review strategies to reduce the risk of acquiring this condition.
Melvin L, Wright, Michael J, Romano
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The Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Survey of Anesthesiology, 1999Nosocomial pneumonia is a leading cause of death from hospital-acquired infections, with an associated crude mortality rate of approximately 30 percent.1 Ventilator-associated pneumonia refers specifically to nosocomial bacterial pneumonia that has developed in patients who are receiving mechanical ventilation.
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Etiology of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Clinics in Chest Medicine, 2005This review focuses on the top ten causes of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), updating an earlier study. These pathogens have specific risk factors, different patterns of clinical resolution, and a wide range of attributable mortality. The discussion herein analyzes these aspects, placing particular emphasis on risk factors, attributable ...
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Diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia
Journal of Hospital Infection, 1999The diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is problematic despite numerous attempts at defining acceptable diagnostic criteria and the optimal technique for routine respiratory sampling. Clinical criteria have imperfect diagnostic reliability in ventilated patients, but remain crucial for defining those patients who may require respiratory ...
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