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Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2017 To determine the causative pathogens of the patients diagnosed with Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) and to find out their antibiotic sensitivity by standard Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method.
R. Sharvani, M.G. Usha
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Intensive Care Medicine, 2020 The accuracy of the signs and tests that clinicians use to diagnose ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and initiate antibiotic treatment has not been well characterized. We sought to characterize and compare the accuracy of physical examination, chest
S. Fernando +15 more
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Incidence of ventilator associated pneumonia in tracheostomised and non tracheostomised patients [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Pneumonia is the most common hospital acquired infection in the intensive care unit. One of the causes for hospital acquired pneumonia is ventilator associated pneumonia.
Rosario, David D. M., Sequeira, Anitha
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Annals of Intensive Care, 2020 Background The data on incidence, clinical presentation, and outcomes of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia requiring mechanical ventilation (MV) are limited.
C. Luyt +16 more
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Hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia: Diagnosis, management, and prevention
Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine, 2020 Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) cause significant inpatient morbidity and mortality. They are especially challenging to diagnose promptly in the intensive care unit because a plethora of other causes can ...
Anita Modi, C. Kovacs
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What is new in the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia? [PDF]
, 2011 Purpose of review: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) remains a frequent and severe complication in endotracheally intubated patients. Strict adherence to preventive measures reduces the risk of VAP.
Blot, Stijn +2 more
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Antimicrobial effects of chlorhexidine, matrica drop mouthwash (chamomile extract), and normal saline on hospitalized patients with endotracheal tubes [PDF]
, 2016 Background: The functions and use of mouthwashes are variable depending on their type. Oral care in patients with endotracheal tubes is important to prevent side effects such as pneumonia.
Azimi, M, Jouybari, L., Sanagoo, A
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Journal of Mechanical Ventilation, 2020 Objective: Accurate measurements of ventilator length of stay are important for quality measures and mandated by Centers of Disease Control for reporting ventilator associated events.
Kimiyo Yamasaki +2 more
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The Impact of Chlorhexidine Mucoadhesive Gel in the Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A Randomized Clinical Trial [PDF]
Bulletin of Emergency and Trauma, 2023 Objective: Ventilator-associated pneumonia is the common cause of morbidity and mortality in the intensivecare unit. Due to the antimicrobial effect of chlorhexidine, and the long-lasting result of mucoadhesive drugs,this study aimed to determine the ...
Faramarz Dobakhti +2 more
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Respiratory care, 2020 BACKGROUND: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common and serious complication of mechanical ventilation. We conducted a meta-analysis of published randomized controlled trials to evaluate the efficacy and safety of probiotics for VAP prevention ...
M. Su +4 more
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