The association between the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors /angiotensin receptor blockers and the development of ventilator-associated pneumonia in the intensive care unit: a retrospective cohort study
This study's findings suggest a substantial association between the use of ACEIs or ARBs and reduced development of VAP, particularly among patients with specific comorbidities and those on vasopressor and antibiotic therapy. This study may educate the ICU team on the potential benefits of ACEIs and ARBs in preventing VAP, emphasizing the importance of considering these medications in the overall treatment plan.
Authors
- Xiaohua Cao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6266-6946)
- Huayong Cai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5645-0700)
- Hongtao Shen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1014-2830)
Institutions
- Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pulmonary Medicine
- Published
- 2024-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-024-03386-y
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.80