Endotracheal Tube Biofilm and its Impact on the Pathogenesis of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Endotracheal Tube Biofilm and its Impact on the Pathogenesis of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common and serious nosocomial infection in mechanically ventilated patients and results in high mortality, prolonged intensive care unit- (ICU) and hospital-length of stay and increased costs. In order to reduce its incidence, it is imperative to better und...

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Main Authors: Diaconu Olguța, Siriopol Ianis, Poloșanu Laura Iulia, Grigoraș Ioana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2018-04-01
Series:The Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Subjects:
biofilm
endotracheal tube
ventilator-associated pneumonia
culture dependent and independent pathogen identification
colonization
oral flora
antibiotic resistance
ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/jccm-2018-0011

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https://doi.org/10.2478/jccm-2018-0011

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