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Objective
This study aims to investigate the correlation between α‐amylase in tracheal aspirates and risk factors of aspiration, as well as ventilator‐associated pneumonia (VAP), in elderly patients undergoing mechanical ventilation and explore the clinical value of α‐amylase for predicting VAP.
Methods
Tracheal aspirates were collected from elderly patients within 2 weeks after tracheal intubation...
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