Efficacy of comprehensive unit-based safety program to prevent ventilator associated-pneumonia for mechanically ventilated patients in China: A propensity-matched analysis

• Main Authors: Xiaomeng Yi (Author), Xuxia Wei (Author), Mi Zhou (Author), Yingying Ma (Author), Jinfeng Zhuo (Author), Xin Sui (Author), Yuling An (Author), Haijin Lv (Author), Yang Yang (Author), Huimin Yi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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BackgroundVentilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most common healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in patients with mechanical ventilation. VAP is largely preventable, and a comprehensive unit-based safety program (CUSP) has effectively reduced HAI. In this study, we aim to comprehensively inv...