Christopher M. Stark, MD, and Cade M. Nylund, MD Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a
class of acid suppression medications that block gastric parietal cell acid production by …

The second most prevalent healthcare-associated infection in neonatal intensive care units
(NICUs) is ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). This review aims to update the …

Objectives: Ventilator-associated pneumonia is the second most common nosocomial
infection in pediatric intensive care. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

Objective This a cross-sectional study to evaluate the association between oral health
findings and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) among critically ill patients in intensive …

Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in neonates can be reduced by
implementing preventive care practices. Implementation of a group, or bundle, of evidence …

Objectives To investigate the epidemiology of MDR Gram-negative bacilli ventilator-
associated tracheobronchitis (MDR GNB-VAT) and MDR GNB ventilator-associated …

Mechanical ventilation is a lifesaving treatment and has complications such as ventilator
associated pneumonia (VAP) that lead to high morbidity and mortality. Moreover VAP is the …

The incidence of hospital-acquired infections increases due to the rising use of invasive
procedures and increased length of hospital stay. The incidence of colonization and …

Objectives: The objectives of this review are to discuss the prevalence and risk factors
associated with the development of hospital-acquired infections in pediatric patients …

Neonatal ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a serious problem. A case-control study
was carried out during 2014-2016 in a Thai neonatal intensive care unit to identify risks and …