Prevención de la neumonía asociada a ventilación mecánica / Prevention of pneumonia associated to mechanical ventilator
Rev. chil. infectol
; Rev. chil. infectol;18(supl.2): 66-76, 2001.
Article
in Es
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ABSTRACT
Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a life-threatening disease causing an increased morbidity, cost and length of stay in the intensive care unit. This document is an evidence based consensus which discusses preventive measures including medical recommendations and practices for cleaning and handling mechanical ventilators. Standard and contact precautions are critical preventive measures:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Pneumonia
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Respiration, Artificial
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Guideline
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Es
Journal:
Rev. chil. infectol
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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Congress and conference
Affiliation country:
Chile