Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and In-Hospital Mortality: Which Risk Factors may predict In-Hospital Mortality in Such Patients?

Abstract

Methods: This retrospective study was carried out from February 2014 to January 2019. One hundred twenty one adults patients with VAP maintained on mechanical ventilation for more than 48 h in our ICU department were enrolled in the study. VAP was diagnosed as new persistent pulmonary infiltrates on chest radiographs and a least two of following: (1) Fever of ≥38.3C (2) leukocytosis of ≥ 12.000/mm3 and (3) purulent tracheobronchial secretions. Endotracheal aspirate (ETA) samples and blood samples of suspected case were collected and processed as per standard protocols.