Electronic nose analysis of exhaled breath to diagnose ventilator-associated pneumonia

Exhaled breath analysis is an emerging technology in respiratory disease and infection. Electronic nose devices (e-nose) are small and portable with a potential for point of care application. Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common nosocomial infection occurring in the intensive care unit (ICU). The current best diagnostic approach is based on clinical criteria combined with bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and subsequent bacterial culture analysis. BAL is invasive, laborious and time consuming.

Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - September 28, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: R.M. Schnabel, M.L.L. Boumans, A. Smolinska, E.E. Stobberingh, R. Kaufmann, P.M.H.J. Roekaerts, D.C.J.J. Bergmans Source Type: research