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Prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia

Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, 2017
Purpose of review Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is an iatrogenic disease. Here we appraise recent advancements in the development and testing of strategies to prevent VAP. We also provide recommendations on the most promising interventions that should be applied. Recent findings
Li Bassi, Gianluigi, Senussi, Tarek, Aguilera Xiol, Eli   +2 more
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Diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia

Microbes and Infection, 2003
The diagnosis of ventilator pneumonia remains a controversial area. Use of standard clinical criteria has been found to be inadequate. Use of a clinical pulmonary infection score (CPIS) has improved the diagnostic utility of clinical criteria. For the intubated patient, there is ready access to the lower respiratory tract.
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Update on ventilator-associated pneumonia

Current Opinion in Critical Care, 2015
To highlight the importance of escalating pathogen resistance in ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) along with diagnostic and treatment implications.In a period of rising bacterial resistance, VAP remains an important infection occurring in critically ill patients.
Cristina Vazquez, Guillamet, Marin H, Kollef   +1 more
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Management of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, 2009
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) management depends on the interaction between the infective agent, the host response, and the antimicrobial drug used. After the pathogen reaches the lungs, two outcomes are possible: either the microorganisms are eliminated by the host immune system, or they overcome the immune system and cause pulmonary infection.
Diaz, Emili, Ulldemolins, Marta, Lisboa, Thiago, Rello, Jordi   +3 more
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DIAGNOSIS OF VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, 1993
Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a frequent complication of mechanical ventilation, and it carries a significant added mortality. Proper recognition and treatment of pneumonia are associated with improved outcome. Clinical manifestations of pneumonia, chest radiograph findings, and routine analysis of the tracheal aspirate are inadequate, alone or in
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The Microbiology of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Respiratory Care, 2005
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common complication of ventilatory support for patients with acute respiratory failure and is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and costs. Awareness of the microbiology of VAP is essential for selecting optimal antibiotic therapy and improving these outcomes.
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VAP (Ventilator Associated Pneumonia)

2011
Per polmonite si intende la presenza di un infiltrato flogistico di origine infettiva nel parenchima polmonare. La polmonite che si osserva nei pazienti in terapia intensiva e per lo piu dovuta all’aspirazione di microrganismi della flora orale, nasofaringea o gastrointestinale che raggiungono le vie aeree distali in situazioni di alterata difesa delle
Davide Chiumello, Tommaso Fossali
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Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

JAMA, 1993
To identify factors associated with the development of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and to examine the incidence of VAP in different intensive care unit (ICU) populations.An inception cohort study.Barnes Hospital, St Louis, Mo, an academic tertiary care center.A total of 277 consecutive patients required mechanical ventilation for longer than ...
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Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Critical Care Medicine, 1996
C J, Hauser, G V, Poole
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The Treatment of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

The Consultant Pharmacist, 2004
This manuscript attempts to provide insight into current concepts of prevention, diagnosis, and management of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).A Medline search from 1996 to May 2004 was performed. Search terms included: ventilator-associated pneumonia with prevention, diagnosis, management, duration, resistance, and outcome.Emphasis was placed on ...
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