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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

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