{"id":361,"date":"2024-11-06T16:35:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T16:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iims.uthscsa.edu\/isrn\/?page_id=361"},"modified":"2024-11-06T16:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T16:35:01","slug":"guidelines-for-prevention-of-ventilator-associated-pneumonia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iims.uthscsa.edu\/isrn\/resources\/ereading-room\/abstracts\/guidelines-for-prevention-of-ventilator-associated-pneumonia\/","title":{"rendered":"Guidelines for Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Principal Investigator:<\/td>\nTammy M. DeRouen, RN, CCRN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Co-Principal Investigator\/Collaborator:<\/td>\nCecile Broussard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Organization:<\/td>\nOur Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Abstract<\/h2>\n

Problem<\/h3>\n

Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a common nosocomial infection that is associated with poor clinical patient outcomes. VAP leads to a significant increase in ventilator days and ICU length of stay, and substantially increases hospital costs.<\/p>\n

Evidence<\/h3>\n

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) started the “100,000 Lives Campaign” to engage U.S. hospitals to implement changes in care with evidence based guidelines. VAP initiatives include elements of head of the bed elevation and oral hygiene. Research findings demonstrate VAP initiatives for mechanically ventilated patients reduce the incidence of VAPs.<\/p>\n

Strategy<\/h3>\n

The intensive care units initiated a ZAP the VAP program in June 2005 involving all ICU RNs, and Certified Nurse Assistant. Interdisciplinary team of nursing, pharmacy, infection control, case management, and dietary included initiatives in the patient’s plan of care.<\/p>\n

Practice Change<\/h3>\n

Implementation of initiatives in ventilator patients’ in both the Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Units:<\/p>\n