The Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score (CPIS) was calculated by collecting data on six variables: tracheal secretions, chest radiograph infiltrates, temperature, white cell count, PAO2/FIO2, and endotracheal aspirate cultures.(8) The clinical pulmonary infection score of >6 was considered as highly significant of VAP.
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Ventilator Associated Pneumoniaina Medical Intensive Care Unit: Incidence, Risk factors and Mortality
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