Ventilator-associated pneumonia caused by multidrug-resistant organisms or Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Prevalence, incidence, risk factors, and outcomes

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to clarify the prevalence and incidence of, risk factors for, and outcomes from suspected ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) associated with the isolation of either Pseudomonas or multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria ("high risk" pathogens) from respiratory secretions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data were collected as part of a large, multicentered trial of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients (n = …