Polymyxin B Peptide Hydrogel Coating: A Novel Approach to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia.

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) remains one of the most common hospital-acquired infections (HAI). Considering the complicated diagnosis and the lack of effective treatment, prophylactic measures are suggested as the new standard to prevent the disease. Although VAP often manifests a polymicrobial nature,