Aspiration of oropharyngeal and subglottic secretions is a major contributor to the pathogenesis of VAP. ETTs with subglottic secretion drainage (SSD) are specially designed tubes with a separate ...
Expert Rev Resp Med. 2012;6(5):533-555. PK–PD optimization strategies are recommended for MDR VAP due to highly resistant organisms in patients with normal renal function or severe illness. Adjunctive ...