Publications by authors named "Xiaozhuang Pan"
BMC Pulm Med
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- This meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of bronchial amylase levels in predicting ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in adults on ventilators, after analyzing data from multiple studies.
- A total of six studies involving 769 patients found that about 36% developed VAP, and the bronchial amylase levels varied widely.
- The findings suggested that while bronchial amylase has a useful role in VAP prediction (with a sensitivity of 78% and specificity of 75%), it should not be the sole determinant for diagnosis, and should be used alongside other clinical assessments.
