Abstract
Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a common complication of mechanical ventilation
in pediatric intensive care units, which results in excess mortality, prolonged lengths
of hospitalization and increased medical care cost. Published guidelines are based
on data from adults but limited data available for pediatric population. In this article,
we aimed to review epidemiology, pathogenesis, predisposing factors, diagnosis, treatment
and prevention approaches for ventilator-associated pneumonia specifically in pediatric
patients.
Keywords
Ventilator-associated pneumonia - children - pediatric intensive care units
