Abstract:Background: The clinical definition of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is infection arising during intubation. The topic has attracted considerable interest as a subject of clinical efficacy research. Cost is an important factor when we consider similar options of antibiotic treatments. This study aims to review pharmacoeconomic evaluations made of different VAP treatments and summarize the evaluation methods utilized.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items… Show more
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