Implications of identifying the pathogen in ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)

M. Dias, P. Marçal, P. Amaro (Vila Nova de Gaia, Feira, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Infection, sepsis and outcomes in ICU
Session: Infection, sepsis and outcomes in ICU
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2450
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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