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DictionarySeepneumoniaventilator-associated pneumonia
ventilator-associated pneumoniaIn patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation, a new and persistent infiltrate seen on chest x-ray associated with fever, elevated or depressed white blood cell counts, and sputum that is either purulent or full of disease-causing bacteria. Synonym: artificial airway-associated pneumoniaSee also: pneumoniaSee VISA Access Point See VAP |