Ventilator-associated pneumonia among SARS-CoV-2 acute respiratory distress syndrome patients

Purpose of review We conducted a systematic literature review to summarize the available evidence regarding the incidence, risk factors, and clinical characteristics of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation because of acute respiratory distress syndrome secondary to SARS-CoV-2 infection (C-ARDS). Recent findings Sixteen studies (6484 patients) were identified. Bacterial coinfection was uncommon at baseline (50%) of developing VAP, most commonly because of Gram-negative bacteria. Further work is needed to elucidate the disease-specific risk factors for VAP, strategies for prevention, and how best to differentiate between bacterial colonization versus superinfection.
Source: Current Opinion in Critical Care - Category: Nursing Tags: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Edited by Giacomo Grasselli Source Type: research