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VAP incidence in the ICU was around 30%. Male, smoking, and high APACHE II score were risk factors for VAP, while antibiotic prophylaxis was a protective factor for VAP. VAP could lead to prolonged mechanical ventilation, ICU stay, and hospital stay, but it did not influence mortality.
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