External validation and application of risk prediction model for ventilator-associated pneumonia in ICU patients with mechanical ventilation: A prospective cohort study.

Journal: International journal of medical informatics
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Early identification and prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in patients with mechanical ventilation (MV) through reliable prediction model undergoing a rigorous and standardized process is essential for clinical decision-making.

Authors

  • Jiaying Li
    Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Excited-State Energy Conversion and Energy Storage, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
  • Guifang Li
    Department of Critical Care Medicine, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China. Electronic address: lgf3446@163.com.
  • Ziqing Liu
    The Second Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
  • Jincong Wang
    Department of Critical Care Medicine, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China.
  • Xueping Jia
    College of Medical Nursing, Alxa Vocational and Technical College, Alxa League, Nei Mongol 750306, China.
  • Hongxiao Yang
    Faculty of Information, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China.
  • Yongqin Wang
    Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, 82 2Nd N Section of Second Ring Rd, Chengdu, 610081, Sichuan Province, China.