Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Pediatric ICU Prophylaxis and Treatment

In this review we discuss ventilator associated pneumonia in the pediatric ICU with possible preventive measures and treatments. The current opinion concerning causative agents and therapies is presented. The place of selective decontamination of the digestive tract, bed head lift as well as stress ulcer prophylaxis is reviewed.

Keywords: Ventilator associated pneumonia, colonisation of hypopharynx, selective decontamination of the digestive tract, bed head lift.