Effects of Various Degrees of Semi-Recumbent Positioning in Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the common complications occurring in patients predominantly intensive care units. It a respiratory tract infection that develops who are intubated for more than 48 hours to 72 hours. commonly caused by pseudomonas aeruginosa, If occurs within first hours, it called “earlyonset” and if after termed as “late-onset”1. Even though there innumerable methods decrease its associated morbidity we wanted examine whether any changes position were effective reduction. The experimental study was conducted on 30 samples collected consecutive manner. performed Intensive unit medical college hospital period 2 months. included both male female between 18 – 55 years underwent mechanical ventilation >48 hrs. Following inclusion criteria, screened randomly divided into 3 equal groups, Group A (35-degree recumbency), B (40-degree C (45-degree recumbency). degree measured protractor which confirmed with available software. pre post (Clinical Pulmonary Infection Scores) CPIS scores noted. demographic variables similar groups. There significant reduction (p value <0.001) no major side effects. dropouts. We conclude 40-degree 45-degree recumbency significantly 35 degrees. better group it’s statistically insignificant.