Journal article
Semi‐recumbent position versus supine position for the prevention of ventilator‐associated pneumonia in adults requiring mechanical ventilation
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is associated with increased mortality, prolonged length of hospital stay and increased healthcare costs in critically ill patients. Guidelines recommend a semi-recumbent position (30º to 45º) for preventing VAP among patients requiring mechanical ventilation. However, due to methodological limitations in existing systematic reviews, uncertainty remains regarding the benefits and harms of the …
Authors
Wang L; Li X; Yang Z; Tang X; Yuan Q; Deng L; Sun X
Journal
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Vol. 2016, No. 1,
Publisher
Wiley
DOI
10.1002/14651858.cd009946.pub2
ISSN
1361-6137