Sample Business Case for Reducing Ventilator-Associated ...

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most widespread infection encountered in the intensive care unit and is associated with significant morbidity, mortality and cost (1). Ten to 20 percent of patients mechanically ventilated for greater than 48 hours will develop VAP, increasing mortality two-fold (1). ................
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