Risk factors and mortality from hospital acquired pneumonia in the Stroke Intensive Care Unit
Introduction. Stroke is the third leading cause of death. Hospital acquired pneumonia is an ongoing challenge due to the current microbiological spectrum, antimicrobial resistance, high mortality and associated costs. Objetive. To describe risk factors and their relationship to hospital stay and mor...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Medwave Estudios Limitada
2013-02-01
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Series: | Medwave |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.5867/medwave.2013.02.5637 |