Ventilator-associated pneumonia in the era of COVID-19 pandemic: How common and what is the impact?

Paul-Henri WickyMichael S NiedermannJean François Timsit

Published in: Critical care (London, England) (2021)

We reviewed similarities and differences of ventilator associated pneumonia in Sars-Cov2 infection and with other ARDS. The differences in epidemiology and outcome will be detailed. Possible explanations of differences in pathophysiology of VAP in Sarscov2 infections will be cited and discussed.

Keyphrases

risk factors
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
mechanical ventilation
respiratory syndrome coronavirus