VAP prevention â non-antimicrobial methods
VAP prevention â non-antimicrobial methods
VAP prevention â non-antimicrobial methods
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Supine body position as a risk factor for nosocomial<br />
pneumonia in ventilated patients: a randomized trial.<br />
Drakulovic MB et al, Lancet 1999; 354: 1851-8<br />
%<br />
P=0.003<br />
P=0.018<br />
• n=86<br />
• Semi-recumbent vs.<br />
supine<br />
• Supine body position &<br />
enteral nutrition were<br />
independent risk factors<br />
for pneumonia