CASE DISCUSSION
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Presented from India by Dr. V RakeshViews
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Case Description
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection that occurs in individuals who are on mechanical ventilation in hospitals. Patients on ventilators are often at an increased risk due to the invasive nature of the equipment and compromised respiratory...
Case Summary
- Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is defined as pneumonia that develops in patients more than 48 hours after mechanical ventilation. It is a significant concern in ICUs, being the most common nocosomial infection in ventilated patients. The incidence ranges from 9 to 28%, with mortality rates varying from 27 to 76%. VAP increases ICU stay by approximately 4 days and can increase mortality by 2 to 10 fold, especially in early stages.
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Dr. V Rakesh
HOD, Critical Care and ECMO Specialist, Gemcare Hospitals, Hyderabad\"Disclosures
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