CONTINUING ISSUES IN VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA

Authors
HOLT DA LARKIN JA
Citation
Da. Holt et Ja. Larkin, CONTINUING ISSUES IN VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA, Complications in surgery, 14(6), 1995, pp. 725-726
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
Complications in surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
1053749X
Volume
14
Issue
6
Year of publication
1995
Pages
725 - 726
Database
ISI
SICI code
1053-749X(1995)14:6<725:CIIVP>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Despite major strides in the understanding of ventilator-associated pn eumonia (VAP), the lack of clear diagnostic criteria is a major barrie r to effective control. Recommended guidelines for reducing the risk o f VAP should be followed in all intensive care units.