Ventilator-associated pneumonia: a comprehensive review.

Abstract

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most frequent and severe infection acquired in the intensive care unit, leading to prolonged mechanical ventilation and excess mortality. This article reviews the different aspects of VAP, such as risk factors, causative agents, and approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Several aspects of VAP are still considered controversial.

• Authors: Jean-Louis Trouillet
• Journal: Hospital practice (1995) (Hosp Pract (1995)) Vol. 40 Issue 2 Pg. 165-75 (Apr 2012) ISSN: 2154-8331 [Print] England
• PMID: 22615091 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Cross Infection (diagnosis, epidemiology, microbiology, prevention & control)
• Intensive Care Units
• Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated (diagnosis, epidemiology, microbiology, prevention & control)
• Respiration, Artificial (adverse effects)
• Risk Factors