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. 2017 Jun;12(6):42-43.

5 Nursing strategies to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia

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5 Nursing strategies to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia

Emily Boltey et al. Am Nurse Today. 2017 Jun.
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Keywords: VAP prevention; critical care nursing; evidence-based practice; mechanical ventilation.

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