Antimicrobial Coating Prevents Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in a 72 Hour Large Animal Model

Abstract

Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common healthcare associated infections causing significant morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. It affects 10-25% of mechanically ventilated patients and carries up to a 13% attributable mortality. VAP adds 5-7 days to intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay and increases length of hospitalization by 10-12 days along with its concomitant costs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 23, 2019
Accession Number
AD1087722

Entities

People

  • A. P. Seitz
  • D. Rodriquez
  • E. Gulbins
  • Goodman
  • J. E. Baker
  • J. Johannigman
  • M. J. Edwards
  • R. M. Boudreau
  • S. M. Stevens-topie

Organizations

  • University of Cincinnati

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Airway Management
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Arteries
  • Bacteria
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Blood
  • Blood Gases
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Health Services
  • Infection
  • Medical Personnel
  • Pathogenic Bacteria
  • Sodium Compounds

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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