Table 4 Diagnostic criteria for ventilator-associated pneumonia in order of occurrence
Diagnostic criteria | n (%) |
|---|---|
Leukocytosis | 26 (68.4%) |
Fever | 24 (63.1%) |
Purulent tracheal secretion | 22 (57.8%) |
Decrease of at least 10% in PaO2/FiO2 ratio | 16 (42.1%) |
Rales or dullness to percussion on chest examination | 9 (23.6%) |
Leucopenia | 4 (10.5%) |
Blood positive cultures | 4 (10.5%) |
Hypothermia | 2 (5.2%) |