| Literature DB >> 25465265 |
F McGovern Murphy1, M Raymond1, P-A Menard1, K-R Bejar-Ardiles1, A Carignan2, O Lesur3.
Abstract
Aspiration of secretions toward lower airways potentially occurs during endotracheal tube (ETT) repositioning in mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit and may be a risk factor for developing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). This case-control study confirms that repositioning of the ETT is an independent risk factor for VAP.Entities:
Keywords: Endotracheal tube; Mechanical ventilation; Ventilator-associated pneumonia
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25465265 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2014.09.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Infect Control ISSN: 0196-6553 Impact factor: 2.918