Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated

**Definition:** Serious INFLAMMATION of the LUNG in patients who required the use of PULMONARY VENTILATOR. It is usually caused by bacterial CROSS INFECTION in hospitals.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.248.250.500 - C01.748.610.300.500 - C08.381.677.300.500 - C08.730.610.300.500 - C23.550.291.875.500.500.500

**Synonyms:** - Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia