Intensive Care Unit (ICU) acquired pneumonia, including ventilator-associated pneumonia, is a frequently occurring health-care associated infection, which causes considerable morbidity, mortality and health care costs. Important pathogens causing ICU pneumonia are Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The epidemiology of ICU pneumonia and patient-related and contextual factors is not fully described, but is urgently needed to support the development of effective interventions.
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Incidence of S. aureus ICU pneumonia
Timeframe: date of ICF until ICU discharge (on average 7 days after ICF)
Incidence of P. aeruginosa ICU pneumonia
Timeframe: date of ICF until ICU discharge (on average 7 days after ICF)