We determined risk factors for VAP in infants
and children. Univariate analysis revealed a significant
association between the occurrence of VAP and
the use of a nasoenteral tube, intermittent administration
of nutritional formula, emergency reintubation,
use of vasoactive drugs, duration of mechanical
ventilation, and length of stay in both the PICU and
the hospital. Logistic regression analysis indicated
that use of vasoactive drugs, presence of a nasoenteral
tube, and PICU length of stay were independent
risk factors for VAP in infants and children.