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Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Is Characterized by Excessive Release of Neutrophil Proteases in the LungT Wilkinson, A Conway Morris, K Kefala, et al. Chest, 2012, 142(6):1425-1432 This page is only available to Crit-IQ subscribers. To view the rest of this review and gain access to our vast array of critical care teaching tools including podcasts, vodcasts, modules, exam preparation tools, teaching aids and much more, login here, or Become a Member to register |
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The difficulties in accurately defining and diagnosing VAP are well described. This small study compared neutrophil proteases in BAL in patients with VAP (BAL confirmed culture + clinic criteria), n=12) to non-VAP (BAL micro negative, n=43) ) and healthy controls (n=18).
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