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Jul 14, 2016 · In this 2016 guideline, the term “hospital-acquired pneumonia” (HAP) denotes an episode of pneumonia not associated with mechanical ventilation. Thus, patients with HAP and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) belong to 2 distinct groups.
Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), and healthcare-associated pneumonia (HCAP) remain important causes of morbidity and mortality despite advances in antimicrobial therapy, better supportive care modalities, and the use of a wide-range of preventive measures (1–5).
The most recent European guidelines and task force reports on hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) were published almost 10 years ago. Since then, further randomised clinical trials of HAP and VAP have been conducted and new information has become available.
Jun 26, 2018 · The most recent European guidelines and task force reports on hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) were published almost 10 years ago. Since then, further randomised clinical trials of HAP and VAP have been conducted and new information has become available.
Jun 19, 2024 · Hospital-acquired (or nosocomial) pneumonia (HAP) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality despite improved prevention, antimicrobial therapy, and supportive care . The treatment of non-ventilator-associated HAP (nvHAP) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) will be reviewed here.
In this 2016 guideline, the term“hospital-acquired pneumo-nia” (HAP) denotes an episode of pneumonia not associated with mechanical ventilation. Thus, patients with HAP and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) belong to 2 distinct groups. The major differences between this guideline and the 2005 version [1] include the following: the use ...
Jan 10, 2024 · Basics. Epidemiology & risk factors. Stepwise general approach to HAP: (1) Initial consideration for the possibility of HAP. (2) Consider CT scan. (3) Diagnosis & treatment of probable HAP. (4) Data review over 24-72 hours. (5) Ongoing management of HAP. Other aspects of HAP management: Approach to treatment failure. Bronchoscopy in HAP.
