Risk Factors of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Critically Ill Population of Alexandria

The aim of the study is to compare cases of ventilator-associated pneumonia with matched controls of mechanically ventilated patients to identify any relevant independent risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia. All adult (≥ 18 years) mechanically ventilated patients \> 48 hours who are diagnosed with ventilator-associated pneumonia are considered as cases. The control group are mechanically ventilated patients and matching with cases regarding their age, gender, and duration of mechanical ventilation.