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Routine care of patients suspected of having ventilator-associated pneumonia
| Action |
|---|
| Blood cultures, 2 sets |
| Urine analysis with culture |
| Thoracentesis, if pleural effusion present |
| Consider antiatelectatic measures (increase of positive-end expiratory pressure and/or tidal vol, bronchodilators, chest physical therapy [including suctioning]) |
