Critical Care · 2009 · 142 citations · 1 references
Health ProfessionsClinical SciencesInfectious DiseasesPulmonologyVentilationVentilator ManagementEndotracheal IntubationInvasive VentilationLung-protective VentilationMechanical VentilationPositive End-expiratory PressureRespiratory DiseaseEndotracheal SuctioningEndotracheal Tube ManagementPost-intubation PneumoniaSubglottic SuctioningSuction TubesSuctioning In Mechanical VentilationVentilator-associated Pneumonia
Aspiration of subglottic secretions is recommended by the American Thoracic Society, for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) [ 1 ], but has a poor implementation rate in some countries [ 2 ]. VAP is the most frequent infection in ventilated patients, occurring in up to 27% of cases [ 1 ].
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Prevention and Diagnosis of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Rafael Sierra, Encarnación Benítez, Cristóbal León et al. · CHEST Journal · 2005 · 76 citations