Development of a guideline for the management of ventilator-associated pneumonia based on local microbiologic findings and impact of the guideline on antimicrobial use practices.

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Published in Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol on June 01, 2008

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Timothy H Dellit1, Jeannie D Chan, Shawn J Skerrett, Avery B Nathens

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1: Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98104, USA. thdellit@u.washington.edu

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