Diagnostics and epidemiology in ventilator-associated pneumonia

Diagnostics and epidemiology in ventilator-associated pneumonia

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) represents a common nosocomial complication arising in the intensive care unit. Owing to concerns regarding the excess morbidity related to VAP, multiple interventions for preventing this syndrome exist. Despite controversy regarding the optimal diagnostic appro...

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Main Authors: Andrew F. Shorr, Chee M. Chan, Marya D. Zilberberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-04-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1753465810390262

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