colonization of the aerodigestive tract, or the use of contaminated
equipment.6 The estimated rate of VAP is 1.4
to 5.8 events per 1000 intubated patients, with a downward
trend since 2000.4,5 In the PICU, 20% of nosocomial
infections are VAP, with an incidence of 4 to 44
per 1000 intubated children.7 In addition, data from the
CDC National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance System
has indicated a mean PICU VAP rate of 2.9 per 1000
ventilator days.8
colonization of the aerodigestive tract, or the use of contaminatedequipment.6 The estimated rate of VAP is 1.4to 5.8 events per 1000 intubated patients, with a downwardtrend since 2000.4,5 In the PICU, 20% of nosocomialinfections are VAP, with an incidence of 4 to 44per 1000 intubated children.7 In addition, data from theCDC National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance Systemhas indicated a mean PICU VAP rate of 2.9 per 1000ventilator days.8
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