| Inclusion | H12 to H72 | Until Day 28 or ICU discharge | Suspected VAP |
---|---|---|---|---|
Eligibility : check inclusion and exclusion criteria | X | Â | Â | Â |
Randomization | X | Â | Â | Â |
Quantitative TA culture | X | Â | two times a week | X |
Pepsin and amylase measurement in all TA for 48Â h | Â | X | Â | Â |
Clinical and radiological signs of VAP | Â | Â | X | Â |
Quantitative TA culture or BAL | Â | Â | Â | X |
Clinical data | Â | Â | X | Â |