Ventilator-associated pneumonia diagnosis: a prioritization exercise based on multi-criteria decision analysis.

ABSTRACT: The aim was to provide global experts ranking on priorities in diagnostic tools for VAP in clinical practice. A multiple criteria decision analysis (MCDA) was performed to identify diagnosis tools for VAP diagnosis. Priority factors were identified after literature review. An international, multidisciplinary expert panel reviewed variables and ranked diagnostic tools. Experts from ten European hospitals participated. Regarding bedside clinical practices, seven required chest X-ray use in all patients, whereas six reported the use of blood cultures and endotracheal aspirate in all patients. Invasive techniques were routinely performed in seven sites. CRP, PCT, and Gram stains were performed in all patients by 5, 2, and 8, respectively. Impact on patient outcomes, safety, and impact on the d

SUBMITTER: Ferreira-Coimbra J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7223949 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature