The Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of Serum Procalcitonin among Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Patients

Faculty Medicine Year: 2013
Type of Publication: ZU Hosted Pages:
Authors:
Adel Attia Ahmed Mussa
Journal: Open Journal of Respiratory Diseases elsevier Volume:
Keywords : , Diagnostic , Prognostic Value , Serum Procalcitonin among    
Abstract:
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a complication in as many as 28% of patients who receive mechanical venti-lation. Studies have consistently shown that a delay in diagnosis and treatment increases the mortality risk. The aim of this
    
     
 
       

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