Abstract
Ventilator associated pneumonia is among the highest nosocomial infections in ICU patients. Ventilator associated pneumonia is related to longer length of hospital stays, higher mortality rates, and higher costs. A literature review found that bundled prevention protocols can significantly reduce the risk of ventilator associated pneumonia.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
ICU, Protocols, Ventilator Associate Pneumonia
Recommended Citation
Grumbir, Eva E., "Preventing ventilator associated pneumonia" (2019). Creating Healthy Work Environments Event Materials. 91.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2019/posters_2019/91
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Preventing ventilator associated pneumonia
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Ventilator associated pneumonia is among the highest nosocomial infections in ICU patients. Ventilator associated pneumonia is related to longer length of hospital stays, higher mortality rates, and higher costs. A literature review found that bundled prevention protocols can significantly reduce the risk of ventilator associated pneumonia.