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What was the median onset time for VAP after intubation?
What was the median onset time for VAP after intubation?
Which organism was found to be the most common in VAP cases?
Which organism was found to be the most common in VAP cases?
Which of the following risk factors was NOT significantly associated with VAP?
Which of the following risk factors was NOT significantly associated with VAP?
What percentage of isolates were identified as multidrug resistant?
What percentage of isolates were identified as multidrug resistant?
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What was the difference in duration of ventilation between VAP patients and non-VAP patients?
What was the difference in duration of ventilation between VAP patients and non-VAP patients?
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What was the prevalence of prior steroid use in VAP patients compared to controls?
What was the prevalence of prior steroid use in VAP patients compared to controls?
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Which organism was isolated from the highest percentage of VAP patients?
Which organism was isolated from the highest percentage of VAP patients?
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What was the primary risk factor associated with reintubation in VAP patients?
What was the primary risk factor associated with reintubation in VAP patients?
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How does multidrug resistance characterize isolates in VAP patients?
How does multidrug resistance characterize isolates in VAP patients?
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Which factor is NOT part of the exclusion criteria for the study on VAP?
Which factor is NOT part of the exclusion criteria for the study on VAP?
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What was the significance of matching on the APACHE II score in the study?
What was the significance of matching on the APACHE II score in the study?
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Which statement reflects the overall mortality outcome in VAP patients?
Which statement reflects the overall mortality outcome in VAP patients?
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What was a noted consequence of VAP in terms of hospitalization?
What was a noted consequence of VAP in terms of hospitalization?
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Study Notes
Results
- Risk factors for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) include prior steroid use (19.2% in VAP vs 1.9% in controls), which suppresses the immune system, increasing pneumonia risk.
- Reintubation rates were significantly higher in VAP patients (17.3%) compared to controls (1.9%), potentially introducing bacteria into the lungs.
- Bacteremia was observed in 28.8% of VAP patients versus 3.8% in controls, indicating a possible cause or consequence of VAP.
Microbiology
- Acinetobacter was the predominant organism, isolated in 50% of VAP cases, commonly associated with late-onset VAP.
- Klebsiella was found in 42.3% of VAP patients, and Pseudomonas accounted for 40.4%, particularly in late-onset VAP cases.
- 76.9% of isolates were multidrug resistant, with early onset VAP showing a high resistance rate of 70.4%.
- Acinetobacter showed extremely high resistance, with 84.5% of its isolates being multidrug resistant.
- VAP was associated with increased duration of ventilation and longer ICU stays, although overall mortality remained unchanged, except for higher mortality linked to resistant Pseudomonas strains.
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients must be 18 years or older and on mechanical ventilation, developing pneumonia after 48 hours.
- Matching criteria included APACHE II score (±5 points) and ventilation duration prior to VAP onset for controls.
Exclusion Criteria
- Excluded patients with pneumonia prior to mechanical ventilation or within 48 hours of ventilation.
- Aimed to differentiate VAP from community-acquired or hospital-acquired pneumonia unrelated to ventilation.
Methodology
- Case-control study conducted at a tertiary care hospital in India from 2009-2011.
- Identified 52 VAP cases matched with 52 controls on APACHE II score and duration of ventilation.
- Collected demographic data, diagnosis details, risk factors, clinical findings, microbiological tests, chest X-rays, ventilation duration, ICU length of stay, and mortality.
- Defined VAP based on new chest x-ray infiltrates plus clinical symptoms such as fever, leukocytosis, and purulent secretions.
Outcomes
- Median VAP onset was 4 days post-intubation, with 51.9% being classified as early VAP.
- Statistically significant associations noted: prior steroid use (p=0.004), reintubation (p=0.021), and bacteremia (p=0.002) as risk factors.
- Notable differences in the duration of ventilation (16.1 days for VAP vs 11 days for controls, p=0.001) and ICU stay (22.7 days for VAP vs 17 days for controls, p=0.049).
- Mortality rates were similar in both groups at 36.5%, but multidrug resistant Pseudomonas correlated with increased mortality risk.
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Explore the risk factors, microbiology, and resistance patterns associated with Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP). This quiz covers key statistics, including reintubation rates and prevalent organisms, to enhance your understanding of this critical condition. Learn about the implications of these findings in a clinical setting.
