| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9161924 | Chest | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Stable patients receiving PMV without clinical pneumonia have a high alveolar burden of bacteria. The bacterial burden in most patients exceeds the commonly accepted threshold for diagnosing VAP. The utility of quantitative bronchoscopic culture in the diagnosis of VAP in this patient population requires further study
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Authors
Daniel MD, FCCP, Geoffrey MD, Lucy B MD, FCCP,