The prevalence and risk factors of ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care units in Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah Kedah Malaysia

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The prevalence and risk factors of ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care units in Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah Kedah Malaysia

Background: Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is the commonest nosocomial infection in intensive care unit (ICU). We conducted a first study to collect local data on prevalence and risk factors of VAP in Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah (HSB), Kedah. Methodology: This prospective cohort surveillance w...

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Main Author:	Yee, Loh Sze
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2016
Subjects:	RD Surgery
Online Access:	http://eprints.usm.my/42076/ http://eprints.usm.my/42076/1/Dr._Loh_Sze_Yee-24_pages.pdf

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