Journal article
Evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is an important patient safety issue in critically ill patients.
PURPOSE: To develop an evidence-based guideline for the prevention of VAP.
Authors
Dodek P; Keenan S; Cook D; Heyland D; Jacka M; Hand L; Muscedere J; Foster D; Mehta N; Hall R
Journal
Annals of Internal Medicine, Vol. 141, No. 4, pp. 305–313
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
August 17, 2004
DOI
10.7326/0003-4819-141-4-200408170-00011
ISSN
1056-8751