Modifiable risk factors for mechanical ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care

• Main Authors: Raquel de Mendonça Nepomuceno (Author), Caroline Bartholomeu Miranda (Author), Carla Nogueira (Author), Luciana Cândida De Figueiredo Silva (Author), Lolita Dopico da Silva (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Backgound and Objectives: Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a pulmonary infection that occurs 48 to 72 hours after endotracheal intubation and institution of mechanical ventilation, being considered one of the most feared adverse effects of intensive care therapy. Its incidence affects 10-30% of pa...