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To determine if the analysis of exhaled breath condensate correlates with the development & resolution of pneumonia.
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This proposal investigates the utility of exhaled breath condensate fluid (EBCF) collected from heat moisture exchange (HME) filters connected to patient's endotracheal tubes for early, non-invasive detection of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in critically ill or injured ICU patients. The development of pneumonia during mechanical ventilation is the most common healthcare-associated infection in severely injured patients, accounting for substantial morbidity, excess ICU and hospital stay, additional cost and increased mortality.
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110 participants in 4 patient groups
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