Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and Causative Microorganisms in Intensive Care Unit: A Two Year Retrospective Analysis

Objective: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most common nosocomial infection in the intensive care units (ICUs). It causes prolonged hospital stay and increases mortality. In this study, we aimed to investigate the rate of VAP, causative microorganisms, and their antibiotic susceptibilit...

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Main Authors: Onur Palabıyık, Yaşar Toptaş, Aziz Öğütlü
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2016-12-01
Series:Türk Yoğun Bakim Derneği Dergisi
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Online Access:http://www.yogunbakimderg.com/article_12378/Ventilator-associated-Pneumonia-And-Causative-Microorganisms-In-Intensive-Care-Unit-A-Two-Year-Retrospective-Analysis