Ventilator-Associated Complications on Length of Stay and Antibiotic Use in Patients in Intensive Care Units

 October 16

by Jonathan Downham

Ventilator_optSurveillance for VAP is subjective and labor intensive. VAC is an objective measure which can be readily obtained from electronic records. It is associated with adverse outcomes and increased broad-spectrum antibiotic usage. VAC may be a useful surveillance tool. The utility of VAC prevention bundles merits assessment….link here

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