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Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi · Mar 2003
[Impact clinically related factors on the outcomes of ventilator-associated pneumonia].
To define the influence clinically related factors in the prognosis of ventilated pneumonia (VAP). ⋯ Distribution of microorganisms that responsible for VAP shown different in patients who had received prior antimicrobial therapy, and this factor caused higher mortality rate. We suggested a restrictive antibiotic use strategy among mechanically ventilated patients to reduce the risk of death from VAP.