Ventilator-associated pneumonia and its prevention
@article{Bouadma2012VentilatorassociatedPA, title={Ventilator-associated pneumonia and its prevention}, author={L. Bouadma and M. Wolff and J. Lucet}, journal={Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases}, year={2012}, volume={25}, pages={395–404} }
Purpose of review Given that ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) causes substantial morbidity, mortality and costs, prevention of this infectious process is a major challenge. Recent findings This study provides an update on the prevention of VAP, focusing on the ability of preventive measures to improve patient outcomes and concentrating wherever possible on the data published within the past 5 years. Particular attention is being paid to the latest approach to facilitate the implementation… Expand
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