Characteristics of Monomicrobial and Polymicrobial Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) occurs after 48 hours in mechanically ventilated patients. They are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Materials and Methods: 100 patients were selected for the study. The details of the patients were collected. The tracheal aspirates were processed and the pathogens identified using standard protocol. Antimicrobial sensitivity testing was done. Results: The incidence of VAP was 36% .The incidence of monomicrobial and polymicrobial VAP was 55.56% and 44.44%. Acinetobacter baumanii was isolated most commonly in both types of VAP. More than 80% of isolates were multidrug resistant. There was prolonged duration of mechanical ventilation and hospital stay in VAP patients. Conclusion: Proper preventive measures should be undertaken to reduce the rates of nosocomial pneumonia by multidisciplinary approach
Authors and Affiliations
Dr P. Nanthini Devi
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP511487
- DOI -
- Views 36
- Downloads 0
Clinical Profile and Outcome of Japanese Encephalitis in children Admitted with acute Encephalitis Syndrome in a tertiary Care hospital in Gaya, India
Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is an important cause of mortality morbidity in children. We undertook the study for better understanding of clinical profile and outcome of AES in our settings. We retrospectively evalu...
Non-Specific Inflammatory Intra-Thoracic Mass Mimicking Malignancy: A Case Report
A 42-year-old man presented with long standing history of cough with hemoptysis. The clinical and radiological features were suspicious for a low grade malignancy. An enbloc resection of tumor with adherent chest wall an...
Immediate Effect of Intermittent Cervical Traction in Supine versus Sitting Position on Heart Rate and Blood Pressure in Healthy Young Individuals
Aim: To find out difference in heart rate and blood pressure between the two positions, sitting and supine after giving intermittent cervical traction. Objective: This study investigated the immediate effect on heart rat...
Alexia without Agraphia Following an Ischaemic Stroke in a 70 Year Old Nigerian African
Pure alexia is an acquired reading disorder, in previously literate subjects who show correct writing (spontaneously or on dictation) and normal oral spelling in the absence of apraxia, dementia or visual agnosia. It is...
Clinical and Etiological Profile of Patients with Pleural Effusion in A Tertiary Care Centre
Background: Pleural Effusion is defined as the accumulation of fluid in the pleural space. A pleural effusion is always abnormal and its presence indicates an underlying disease. Pleural effusion is one of the commonest...