Ventilator-associated pneumonia in adults: a narrative review
Abstract
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most frequent ICU-acquired infections. Reported incidences vary widely from 5 to 40% depending on the setting and diagnostic criteria. VAP is associated with prolonged duration of mechanical ventilation and ICU stay. The estimated attributable mortality of VAP is around 10%, with higher mortality rates in surgical ICU patients and in patients with mid-range severity scores at admission....
Paper Details
Title
Ventilator-associated pneumonia in adults: a narrative review
Published Date
Mar 10, 2020
Journal
Volume
46
Issue
5
Pages
888 - 906