[Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) : A risk already at the time of anesthetic induction].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00101-016-0250-8
Abstract: BACKGROUND Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common and preventable infections in mechanically ventilated patients. It is associated with a high mortality rate. To prevent VAP, various strategies address this issue using "VAP-bundles", which… read more here.
Keywords: vap; pneumonia vap; associated pneumonia; ventilator associated ... See more keywords
Infection-related ventilator-associated complications in ICU patients colonised with extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae
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DOI: 10.1007/s00134-018-5154-4
Abstract: PurposeTo investigate the clinical significance of infection-related ventilator-associated complications (IVAC) and their impact on carbapenem consumption in mechanically ventilated (MV) patients colonised with extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBLE).MethodsInception cohort study from the French prospective multicenter OUTCOMEREA… read more here.
Keywords: infection; infection related; ventilator associated; esble vap ... See more keywords
C‐reactive protein and procalcitonin profile in ventilator‐associated lower respiratory infections
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2018.09.036
Abstract: Purpose: Ventilator‐associated tracheobronchitis (VAT) has been suggested as an intermediate process between tracheobronchial colonization and ventilator‐associated pneumonia (VAP) in patients receiving mechanical ventilation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of C‐reactive… read more here.
Keywords: vat; vap; reactive protein; ventilator associated ... See more keywords
The importance of viruses in ventilator-associated pneumonia.
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2022.223
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) remains a challenge. The importance of viruses in VAP is not established. We sought to determine the prevalence of viruses in VAP and the outcomes of viral VAP. DESIGN Retrospective study… read more here.
Keywords: vap; importance viruses; associated pneumonia; ventilator associated ... See more keywords
Surveillance and prevention of healthcare-associated infections: best practices to prevent ventilator-associated events
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DOI: 10.1080/14787210.2024.2345877
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) leads to an increase in morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. In addition to increased evidence from the latest European and American guidelines (published in 2017 and 2022, respectively), in… read more here.
Keywords: ventilator associated; prevention; associated events; care bundles ... See more keywords
Management of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) caused by resistant gram-negative bacteria: which is the best strategy to treat?
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DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2019.1632195
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Treatment of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a major challenge. The increase in multi-drug resistant bacteria has not been accompanied by the validation of new drugs, or by any new antimicrobial strategies to exploit… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; gram negative; negative bacteria; vap ... See more keywords
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Predicts Severe Cognitive Disability in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
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DOI: 10.1089/sur.2024.208
Abstract: Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is linked to poor outcomes in patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), yet its effect on cognitive disability is unknown. We hypothesized that there would be an association between severe… read more here.
Keywords: ventilator associated; severe cognitive; injury; cognitive disability ... See more keywords
P-244. Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns in Ventilator Associated Pneumonia and their Effect on Carbapenem Resistant Organism Colonisation in Asian Hospitals
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofae631.448
Abstract: Abstract Background Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is associated with prolonged hospitalisation, excessive antibiotic use and high mortality. Antibiotic regimens used for VAP and their effect on development of carbapenem resistant (CR) organisms (CRO) have not been… read more here.
Keywords: mortality; culture; cro; carbapenem ... See more keywords
2104. Impact of a Supervision and Education Directed Bundle in Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) on a Pediatric Critical Care Unit of a Teaching Hospital
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1760
Abstract: Abstract Background Proven measures to prevent VAP include 35–45¡ inclination of the head, prompt extubation, hand hygiene prior to intubation, oral hygiene with clorhexidine, minimize secretion pooling above the endothraqueal tube cuff. Adherence to these… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric critical; vap; education; ventilator ... See more keywords
1016: THE LIKELIHOOD OF LUNG-PROTECTIVE VENTILATION VARIES ACCORDING TO MODE OF MECHANICAL VENTILATION
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DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000529023.01049.89
Abstract: www.ccmjournal.org Critical Care Medicine • Volume 46 • Number 1 (Supplement) Learning Objectives: The complications and costs associated with subglottic secretion pooling and subsequent aspiration in mechanically ventilated patients have been widely studied. Subglottic secretion… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; risk; tri flo; ventilation ... See more keywords
Can a Multicenter Pneumonia Zero Bundle Reduce Ventilator-Associated Pneumonias?
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DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000002884
Abstract: 324 www.ccmjournal.org February 2018 • Volume 46 • Number 2 Critical care medicine continues to advance the science of healthcare delivery to shift previously considered inevitable harm to preventable harm. Despite this progress, critical care… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; bundle; ventilator associated; vap ... See more keywords