VAPCO
VAPCO
VAPCO (pronounced: /ˈvæpkoʊ/), an acronym for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Coordinating Organization, is a medical term used to refer to a group or organization that coordinates efforts to prevent and manage Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP).
Etymology
The term VAPCO is derived from the combination of the words Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and Coordinating Organization. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia is a type of lung infection that occurs in people who are on mechanical ventilation breathing machines in hospitals. Coordinating Organization refers to a group or body that organizes and manages the prevention and treatment of this condition.
Related Terms
- Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A type of lung infection that occurs in people who are on mechanical ventilation breathing machines in hospitals.
- Mechanical Ventilation: A method to assist or replace spontaneous breathing in patients with respiratory failure.
- Lung Infection: An infection that occurs in the lungs, often caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
- Respiratory Failure: A condition in which the respiratory system fails in one or both of its gas exchange functions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on VAPCO
- Wikipedia's article - VAPCO
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