Prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia
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DOI: 10.1097/qco.0000000000000358
Abstract: Purpose of review Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is an iatrogenic disease. Here we appraise recent advancements in the development and testing of strategies to prevent VAP. We also provide recommendations on the most promising interventions that… read more here.
Keywords: prevention ventilator; associated pneumonia; ventilator associated; vap ... See more keywords
Improved Endotracheal Tubes for Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: Better Than Silver and Gold?
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DOI: 10.4187/respcare.06698
Abstract: Recently, the use of noninvasive ventilation and nasal high-flow oxygen has increased, resulting in a substantial decrease in the number of intubated critically ill patients. However, a large proportion of mechanically ventilated patients still require… read more here.
Keywords: prevention ventilator; endotracheal tubes; ventilator associated; associated pneumonia ... See more keywords