Ventilator Associated Tracheobronchitis in the First 14 Days in ICU

To investigate the clinical course and risk factors for VAT and the impact of VAT on Intensive Care Unit (ICU) morbidity and mortality.

Inclusion Criteria:

• > 48 hours mechanical ventilation

Exclusion Criteria:

• immunodeficiency
• pregnancy
• severe COPD, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis
• recent pneumonia