PREVENTION OF VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA IN INTENSIVE CARE UNITS

Igamkulov Behzod Zafarovich

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Igamkulov Behzod Zafarovich Author

Abstract

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common and serious nosocomial infections in patients receiving mechanical ventilation in intensive care units (ICUs). It significantly increases the risk of complications, length of stay in the ICU, treatment costs, and mortality. This study aims to analyze current methods of VAP prevention and evaluate their effectiveness in ICU settings.

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