The Impact of Tracheotomy on the Clinical Course of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

The Impact of Tracheotomy on the Clinical Course of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most common infection among intensive care unit (ICU) patients. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of tracheotomy on VAP clinical course. The study was conducted in a 15-bed Surgical and Neurosurgical ICU, Department of Anesthesiology...

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Main Authors: Tihana Magdić Turković, Anita Lukić, Iva Pažur, Ognjen Ožegić, Melanija Obraz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sestre Milosrdnice University hospital, Institute of Clinical Medical Research 2016-01-01
Series:Acta Clinica Croatica
Subjects:
Critical care
Tracheotomy
Pneumonia, ventilator-associated
Prognosis
Survival analysis
Treatment outcome
Online Access:http://hrcak.srce.hr/file/237765

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