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Technologic Advances in Endotracheal Tubes for Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Volume: 142, Issue: 1, Pages: 231 - 238
Published: Jul 1, 2012
Abstract
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is associated with high morbidity, mortality, and costs. Interventions to prevent VAP are a high priority in the care of critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation (MV). Multiple interventions are recommended by evidence-based practice guidelines to prevent VAP, but there is a growing interest in those related to the endotracheal tube (ETT) as the main target linked to VAP. Microaspiration and...
Paper Details
Title
Technologic Advances in Endotracheal Tubes for Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Published Date
Jul 1, 2012
Volume
142
Issue
1
Pages
231 - 238
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