Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2726090 | The American Journal of Medicine | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
VAP is associated with a high rate of hospital and long-term mortality. The presence of bacteremia is associated with a high mortality. The 5-year estimated mortality of the survivors is less than 50%.
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Authors
Justin L. MD, Steven M. MD, Pam MD, Cynthia RN, Jeffrey Hammel, Jeffrey P. PharmD, Alejandro C. MD,