The impact of VAP staff education on VAP morbidity and mortality in Alexandria University

Emad Ibrahim (Alexandria, Egypt), Ahmed Elmenshawy, Tarek Elbadawy, Hassan Abu khaber, Soad Hafez, Akram Fayed, Emad Ibrahim

Source: International Congress 2015 – Healthcare organisation and appropriateness in lung disorders
Session: Healthcare organisation and appropriateness in lung disorders
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 702
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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