Indian journal of pediatrics
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Observational Study
Study of ventilator-associated pneumonia in a pediatric intensive care unit.
To determine the incidence, etiology, risk factors and outcome of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) among mechanically ventilated patients. ⋯ Frequency of VAP was 6.03 % with neuromuscular disease, histamine-2 receptor blockers, tracheostomy and positive blood culture being risk factors for VAP.