VAP - Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: Difference between revisions
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*The note above refers to patients that are newly intubated who already have symptoms before the 48 hour mark. Then, it could be a CAP if the culture is only sent after 48 hours on the vent. | *The note above refers to patients that are newly intubated who already have symptoms before the 48 hour mark. Then, it could be a CAP if the culture is only sent after 48 hours on the vent. | ||
==The [[CDC]] VAP | ==The [[CDC]] VAP Surveillance, PATHOGEN EXCLUSION list== | ||
*Normal respiratory flora, normal oral flora, mixed respiratory flora, mixed oral flora, altered oral flora or any other similar results indicating isolation of commensal flora of the oral cavity or upper respiratory tract. | *Normal respiratory flora, normal oral flora, mixed respiratory flora, mixed oral flora, altered oral flora or any other similar results indicating isolation of commensal flora of the oral cavity or upper respiratory tract. | ||
*CANDIDA SPECIES (specified or unspecified) | *CANDIDA SPECIES (specified or unspecified) | ||