Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and Causative Microorganisms in Intensive Care Unit: A Two Year Retrospective Analysis

Abstract

Conclusion: Intermittent analyses and antibiotic susceptibilities of VAP causative microorganisms are important factors for scheduling appropriate empirical antibiotic treatment and detection of correct infection control strategies in ARICU. As a consequently, if VAP was suspected, empirical antibiotic therapy should be planned against gram-negative microorganisms.