We analyzed a set of clinical parameters using Cox proportional hazard regressions
to yield significant factors associated with the development of ventilator-associated
events. In our study, intubation site, certain comorbidities, morphine, prednisone,
and nutrition emerged as factors. Additionally, we presented potential mechanisms
that require further research to validate.
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Published online: December 04, 2018
Footnotes
Funding/support: This study was approved by the University of Toledo biomedical institutional review board (Protocol No. 200301R002).
Conflicts of interest: None to report.
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