Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid is considered positive for VAP when which of the following conditions occur?
I. Polymorphonuclear neutrophils are greater than 25 per optic field at a magnification *100.
II. Squamous epithelial cells are less than 1%.
III. Axilary temperature of greater than 37°C.
IV. One or more microorganisms are seen per optic field at a magnification of 1:1000.

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To better establish the diagnosis of VAP, Gram stain of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid is obtained through a fiberoptic bronchoscope. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid is considered positive for VAP when the following conditions occur:
1. Polymorphonuclear neutrophils are greater than 25 per optic field at a magnification *100.
2. Squamous epithelial cells are less than 1%.
3. One or more microorganisms are seen per optic field at a magnification of 1:1000.

Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Is Considered Positive for VAP When Which