Epidemiology of ventilator-associated pneumonia.
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Abstract
In summary, the method of diagnosis used for VAP accounts for reported differences in etiology, pathogenesis, and outcomes. Further studies are needed to assess outcomes related to various diagnostic methods rather than to assess the sensitivity and specificity of these methods.
Medical subject headings
- Cross Infection
- Pneumonia
- Ventilators, Mechanical