"An abnormal WBC (≤ 4,000 or ≥ 12,000 cells/mm³) or an abnormal temperature ( 38ºC) and the use of a new antimicrobial agent for infection treatment continued for at least 4 days" is a statement that describes:

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"An abnormal WBC (≤ 4,000 or ≥ 12,000 cells/mm³) or an abnormal temperature (< 36ºC or > 38ºC) and the use of a new antimicrobial agent for infection treatment continued for at least 4 days" is a statement that describes:

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This statement describes infection-related ventilator-associated complications (IVAC), which are characterized by abnormal white blood cell counts or temperatures and the use of new antimicrobial agents for at least 4 days.

"An Abnormal WBC (≤ 4,000 or ≥ 12,000 Cells/mm3) or an Abnormal

"An Abnormal WBC (≤ 4,000 or ≥ 12,000 Cells/mm³) or an Abnormal