Abstract
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common complication in intubated and mechanically ventilated patients. A tracheostomy has been suggested to benefit patients with prolonged need for mechanical ventilation and may protect against VAP. However, a causal relationship between tracheostomy and VAP has also been suggested. This manuscript reviews the literature regarding the (causal) relationship between tracheostomy and VAP in adult critically ill patients.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 52-57 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2010 |
Keywords
- Outcome
- Risk factors
- Timing
- Tracheostomy
- Ventilator associated pneumonia