The mortality rate for VAP depends on which of the following? 1. Length of stay on the ventilator 2. Presence of underlying disease 3. Prior antimicrobial therapy 4. Presence of a heated humidifier
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: B
The overall attributable mortality rate for VAP depends on the infecting organism or organisms, the presence of underlying disease, and prior antimicrobial therapy.
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