VAP is a marked health risk for hospitalized infants and children. It is one of the top causes of HAI in the PICU, accounting for 18% to 26% of all HAIs in the unit and resulting in a mortality rate of about 10% to 20%.
VAP is a marked health risk for hospitalized infants and children. It is one of the top causes of HAI in the PICU, accounting for 18% to 26% of all HAIs in the unit and resulting in a mortality rate of about 10% to 20%.