Comprehensive evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for ventilator-associated pneumonia: Diagnosis and treatment

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in ventilated critically ill patients. Despite a large amount of research evidence, the optimal diagnostic and treatment strategies for VAP remain controversial. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to develop evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of VAP. Data sources include Medline, EMBASE, Cumulative Index to …

Authors

Muscedere J; Dodek P; Keenan S; Fowler R; Cook D; Heyland D; Group FTVGCATCCCT

Journal

Journal of Critical Care, Vol. 23, No. 1, pp. 138–147

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

3 2008

DOI

10.1016/j.jcrc.2007.12.008

ISSN

0883-9441

Associated Experts

Deborah Cook

Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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