A nationwide retrospective analysis of ventilator-associated pneumonia in the US

In conclusion, VAP is associated with significant mortality. Infective, traumatic, cardiovascular, and respiratory conditions accounted for over 85% of hospitalizations with VAP. Acute renal failure, the presence of liver disease, and lack of insurance are associated with higher mortality in hospitalizations with VAP.PMID:35754600 | PMC:PMC9196743 | DOI:10.1080/08998280.2022.2049960

Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - June 27, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Hafeez Shaka Zain El-Amir Tauseef Akhtar Farah Wani Sairam Raghavan Parnia Khamooshi Valeria Trelles-Garcia Asim Kichloo Source Type: research