Institution-specific guidelines for the management of ventilator-associated pneumonia

Nurses’ knowledge of evidence- based guidelines for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care units

Background and Purpose: Implementing the guidelines to prevent VAP has been shown to have a significant effect on reducing the incidence of VAP. Studies indicate that ICU staff have poor knowledge and low implementation rate of the standard preventive measures related to VAP. The present study aims to evaluate the knowledge of nurses in the intensive care unit in University hospitals of Sari. ...

Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Evidence-Based Guidelines for Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Abstract Introduction: Problem solving is an essential skill for living at present century. Problem solving skills and knowledge-based decision making are expected behaviors from nursing students and learning these skills should be initiated during student period. Objective: The purpose of present study was to determine the problem solving skills and their related factors in undergraduate...

Ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention guidelines

Introduction Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common nosocomial infection in critically ill patients that is associated with poor clinical and economic outcomes, including longer duration of mechanical ventilation, longer ICU and hospital stay, increased mortality, and increased hospital charges [1–3]. It is the leading cause of death among nosocomial infections, exceeding rates of de...

Management of ventilator-associated pneumonia.

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) management depends on the interaction between the infective agent, the host response, and the antimicrobial drug used. After the pathogen reaches the lungs, two outcomes are possible: either the microorganisms are eliminated by the host immune system, or they overcome the immune system and cause pulmonary infection. When a patient is thought to have VAP, tw...

Implementation of guidelines for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia.