VAP - Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: Difference between revisions
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=== Criteria === | === Criteria === | ||
'''IF''' a patient has been on a device to assist respiration (ventilator) either continuously or intermittently through a tracheostomy or endotracheal tube (ETT) for at least '''48 hours before [[#onset of infection]], or new infection.''' | '''IF''' a patient has been on a device to assist respiration (ventilator) either continuously or intermittently through a tracheostomy or endotracheal tube (ETT) for at least '''48 hours before [[#onset of infection]], or new infection.''' Start counting the 48 hours from the time of intubation no matter where this intubation occurs '''before''' or '''during''' an admission to the ICU. <!--per Dr. Olafson.--> | ||
'''AND''' if they demonstrate new, worsening or persistent infiltrate on x-ray compatible with pneumonia | '''AND''' if they demonstrate new, worsening or persistent infiltrate on x-ray compatible with pneumonia | ||