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 == Time window for VAP ==
-What window of time should we look for evidence of the signs of VAP?
+You need to look for the WBC, fever, sputum and CXR signs either the '''day before, day of or day after the positive culture.
-*Answer from Dr. Olafson:  You need to look for the WBC, fever, sputum and CXR signs either the day before the positive culture, the day of the positive culture or the next day.
-Thanks for all the questions.--[[User:LKolesar|LKolesar]] 06:44, 8 December 2011 (CST)
 ==coding VAP when moving patients between units in the city ==