Table 3 CDC criteria for ventilator associated pneumonia
Three or more of the following criteria: |
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   Rectal temperature >38°C or <35.5°C |
   Blood leucocytosis (>10.103/mm3) and/or left shift or blood leukopenia (<3.103/mm3) |
   More than ten leukocytes in Gram stain of tracheal aspirate (in high power field) |
   Positive culture from endotracheal aspirate |
AND |
New, persistent, or progressive radiographical infiltrate |