Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Jun 2023
Multicenter StudyDefinitions, rates and associated mortality of ICU-acquired pneumonia: A multicenter cohort study.
We aimed to analyze intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired pneumonia according to 7 definitions, estimating associated hospital mortality. ⋯ Rates of ICU-acquired pneumonia vary by definition and are associated with differential increased risk of death.