The lateral-Trendelenburg vs. semirecumbent body position for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia - The Gravity-VAP Trial

G. Li Bassi (Barcelona, Spain)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Hospital-acquired infections: from prevention to treatment
Session: Hospital-acquired infections: from prevention to treatment
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4650
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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