AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use

- Early-onset HAP occurs within 2 to 5 days of hospitalization, - Late-onset HAP occurs after 5 days of hospitalization. - Severe HAP may occur in the ICU, with patients receiving mechanical. ventilation being at the greatest risk, or it may precipitate admission to the . ICU. - The incidence of HAP is increased by 6- to 20-fold in patients ... ................
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