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Helvécio Cardoso Corrêa Póvoa1, Gabriela Ceccon Chianca1, Natalia Lopes Pontes Póvoa Iorio2

  • 1Department of Basic Science, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Infectious Diseases and Therapy
|June 1, 2020
PubMed

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Ventilator-Associated Bacterial Pneumonia (VAP) is a significant risk for COVID-19 patients, potentially worsening outcomes and increasing hospital costs. Early prevention and treatment of VAP are crucial for improving patient recovery and survival rates.

Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • COVID-19 patients on mechanical ventilation face a heightened risk of Ventilator-Associated Bacterial Pneumonia (VAP).
  • VAP in COVID-19 can lead to severe clinical deterioration, increased mortality, and prolonged hospital stays.
  • The economic burden associated with extended hospitalization due to VAP is substantial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the critical risk of VAP in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
  • To underscore the impact of VAP on clinical outcomes, mortality, and healthcare costs.
  • To advocate for timely VAP prevention, detection, and treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of existing data on VAP in COVID-19 cohorts.
  • Examination of clinical guidelines and best practices for VAP management.
  • Synthesis of evidence regarding the impact of VAP on patient prognosis and resource utilization.

Main Results:

  • Co-infection with VAP significantly exacerbates the clinical condition of COVID-19 patients.
  • VAP is associated with a demonstrable increase in mortality rates among COVID-19 inpatients.
  • Delayed VAP management correlates with longer hospitalizations and increased healthcare expenditures.

Conclusions:

  • Proactive strategies for preventing, identifying, and treating VAP are essential in managing COVID-19 patients.
  • Early intervention in VAP cases can significantly improve treatment success and patient outcomes.
  • Addressing VAP is critical for mitigating the severity and economic impact of COVID-19.

Keywords:
Co-infectionCoronavirusCovid-19MicroorganismsSars-CoV-2Secondary infectionVentilator-associated pneumonia

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