Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: Retrospective Results In An Intensive Care Unit

Abstract

Results: Of 135 patients in the study, 8 (5.93 %) had VAP.Mortality in the VAP cases was significantly higher (87,5%) than nonVAP cases (7,9%, p<0,001). . COPD, reintubation, tracheostomy, steroid treatment and coma in patients with VAP were significantly higher than non-VAP cases. Acinetobacter species were the most common pathogen (in 5 of 8 patients, 62,5%) associated with VAP. Conclusion: Good management strategies for VAP like adequate infection control practices, early and accurate diagnosis, and more specific antimicrobial use may significantly improve patients outcome.