Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8813508 | Pediatrics & Neonatology | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
VAP was a problem for the LBW infants with intubation for >48 hours in our neonatal intensive care unit. VAP most frequently occurred at a postmenstrual age of 30-32 weeks in this study. Longer duration of tube placement and parenteral nutrition were found in the VAP group. Early removal of the endotracheal tube and adequate enteral nutrition may decrease the occurrence of VAP in LBW infants.
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Authors
Pei-Lun Lee, Wei-Te Lee, Hsiu-Lin Chen,