Table 3 Microorganisms involved in episodes of VAP and non-VAPa
From: Clara cell protein in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid: a predictor of ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Microorganism | VAP n (%) | Early-onset VAP n (%) | Late-onset VAP n (%) | Non-VAP n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 12 (14) | 4 (11) | 8 (20) | 11 (9) |
Staphylococcus aureus | 11 (13) | 7 (17) | 2 (5) | Â |
Escherichia coli | 5 (6) | 3 (8) | 1 (2) | 2 (2) |
Proteus spp. | 1 (1) | Â | 1 (2) | Â |
Klebsiella spp. | 7 (9) | 6 (16) | 2 (5) | Â |
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia | 2 (3) | Â | Â | Â |
Moraxella catharrhalis | 1 (1) | 1 (3) | 2 (5) | Â |
Serratia spp. | 3 (4) | 1 (3) | 2 (5) | Â |
Enterobacter spp. | 3 (4) | 1 (3) | 2 (5) | Â |
Haemophilus spp. | 6 (8) | 4 (11) | Â | Â |
Mixed | 17 (21) | 7 (17) | 10 (24) | 3 (2.5) |
Other | 11 (13) | 4 (11) | 7 (17) | Â |
No growth | Â | Â | Â | 101 (86.5) |
   Total (n) | 79 | 38 | 41 | 117 |