Ventilator-associated pneumonia in the era of COVID-19 pandemic: How common and what is the impact?
Paul-Henri Wicky, Michael S. Niedermann, Jean‐François Timsit
Abstract
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.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineARDSPneumoniaCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Intensive care medicinePandemicEpidemiology2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Ventilator-associated pneumoniaLungVirologyInternal medicineDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakRespiratory Support and MechanismsNosocomial Infections in ICUIntensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders