VAP - Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: Difference between revisions
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* New onset of dypsnea (SOB) or tachypnea (increased Resp Rate) | * New onset of dypsnea (SOB) or tachypnea (increased Resp Rate) | ||
* Increased oxygen or ventilation requirement | * Increased oxygen or ventilation requirement | ||
'''and if at least one''' of the following criteria is met: | |||
* Pathogen isolated from sputum in the last 48 hours | |||
* Positive blood cultures not related to another infection | |||
* Positive pleural fluid culture. | |||
==Clarification as of October 5, 2011 meeting== | ==Clarification as of October 5, 2011 meeting== | ||