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Simple predictive scoring system for ventilator-associated pneumonia in trauma patients

Authors: N Saito, T Yagi, Y Hara, H Matsumoto, K Mashiko

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 1/2011

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VAP is associated with high mortality in trauma patients. However, detailed data on the prediction of VAP in such patients are limited. We therefore conducted a retrospective study aimed at developing a VAP predictive scoring system for trauma patients. …
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Title
Simple predictive scoring system for ventilator-associated pneumonia in trauma patients
Authors
N Saito
T Yagi
Y Hara
H Matsumoto
K Mashiko
Publication date
01-02-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc9873

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