During the first 2 weeks of commitment to mechanical ventilation, what is the cumulative daily risk for developing ventilator associated pneumonia?

A. 1% to 3%
B. about 5%
C. 6% to 8%
D. around 10%


?ANS: A
A. Correct response: Certain patients are at increased risk of developing VAP. The cumulative risk of developing VAP is about 1% to 3% per day of mechanical ventilation, being the highest during the first 2 weeks of mechanical ventilation.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation A.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation A.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation A

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