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The Vexing Problem of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: Observations on Pathophysiology, Public Policy, and Clinical Science
Richard H Kallet
Respiratory Care October 2015, 60 (10) 1495-1508; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.03774
Richard H Kallet
Respiratory Care Services, Department of Anesthesia, University of California, San Francisco at San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, California.
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Respiratory Care
Vol. 60, Issue 10
1 Oct 2015
The Vexing Problem of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: Observations on Pathophysiology, Public Policy, and Clinical Science
Richard H Kallet
Respiratory Care Oct 2015, 60 (10) 1495-1508; DOI: 10.4187/respcare.03774
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- Article
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Inherent Limitations in Diagnosing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
- Socioeconomic Context of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Reporting
- Ventilator-Associated Events as a Potential Solution
- Initial Studies on Ventilator-Associated Event Surveillance
- Pathophysiology of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: Microaspiration and Endotracheal Tube Design
- Modifiable Risk Factors for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
- Non-Modifiable Risk Factors for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
- Do Zero Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Rates With Bundled Care Possess Evidence-Based Credibility?
- Summary
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- References
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