Original Article

Predictive Factors for Septic Shock in Patients with Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most frequent infections in intensive care units (ICUs), and nearly 50% of patients with VAP develop septic shock. Septic shock is an independent predictor for mortality in these patients. Objective: To investigate the predictors for septic shock in VAP patients receiving appropriate…