Predictors of ventilator-associated pneumonia in intubated pediatric trauma patients.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most common complication among intubated pediatric trauma patients (PTPs) in pediatric intensive care units. Early identification of associated risk factors may help mitigate adverse outcomes linked to VAP, such as increased mortality and healthcare costs. This study aims to identify risk factors associated with VAP for intubated PTPs.

Methods

The 2017-2021 Trauma Quality Improvement Program database was queried for all intubated PTPs. Two groups were compared: intubated PTPs with and without VAP. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed.

Results

From 38,593 intubated PTPs, 819 (2.1%) developed VAP. The VAP cohort had a higher injury severity score with increased rates of traumatic bra

SUBMITTER: Avinash F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12271297 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature