Predictive Factors for Septic Shock in Patients with Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

AYDOĞDU M., GÜRSEL G.

SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.101, no.12, pp.1222-1226, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 101 Issue: 12
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/smj.0b013e3181827891
  • Journal Name: SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1222-1226
  • Keywords: ventilator associated pneumonia, septic shock, hyperglycemia, lymphocytopenia, mortality, INTENSIVE INSULIN THERAPY, SEVERE SEPSIS, CARE UNITS, MORTALITY, INFECTION, SURVIVAL, TRIAL
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most frequent infections in intensive care units (ICUs), and nearly 50% of patients with VAP develop septic shock. Septic shock is an independent predictor for mortality in these patients.