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What is Ventilator Associated Pneumonia

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Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a prevalent and serious hospital-acquired infection that affects patients who are mechanically ventilated. It is one of the most common infections in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting and is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs
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Preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia: does the evidence support the practice?

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Pathophysiology and epidemiology

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Management and outcomes

In conclusion, VAP is a significant clinical problem in the ICU, associated with substantial morbidity, a two-fold mortality rate, and excess costs. Strategies that effectively prevent VAP are urgently needed

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Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score for ventilator-associated pneumonia (CPIS)

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