Vincent J-L
Department of Intensive Care, Erasme University Hospital, Free University of Brussels, Route de Lennik, 808, B-1070 Brussels, Belgium.
J Hosp Infect. 2004 Aug;57(4):272-80. doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2003.06.001.
Ventilator-associated pneumonia is the most common nosocomial infection. Mortality rates, morbidity, and costs are all increased in the patient with VAP, and every measure should thus be taken to prevent its development. There are several clearly defined risk factors for VAP, and awareness of these can facilitate early diagnosis and hence treatment. In this article, we discuss the risk factors, strategies for prevention, approaches to diagnosis and management plan for the patient with VAP.
呼吸机相关性肺炎是最常见的医院获得性感染。呼吸机相关性肺炎患者的死亡率、发病率和医疗费用都会增加,因此应采取一切措施预防其发生。呼吸机相关性肺炎有几个明确的危险因素,了解这些因素有助于早期诊断从而进行治疗。在本文中,我们将讨论呼吸机相关性肺炎的危险因素、预防策略、诊断方法以及对呼吸机相关性肺炎患者的管理计划。