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Enhance airway patency
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Transmission-based Precautions II: Airborne and Protective Environment01:25

Transmission-based Precautions II: Airborne and Protective Environment

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Murine Oropharyngeal Aspiration Model of Ventilator-associated and Hospital-acquired Bacterial Pneumonia
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Using evidence-based practice to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia.

Mary Beth Sedwick1, Mary Lance-Smith, Sara J Reeder

  • 1Lankenau Medical Center, Main Line Health System, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania 19096, USA. sedwickm@mlhs.org

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Implementing a comprehensive ventilator bundle significantly reduced ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) rates. This strategy improved patient outcomes and generated substantial cost savings for healthcare facilities.

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Murine Oropharyngeal Aspiration Model of Ventilator-associated and Hospital-acquired Bacterial Pneumonia
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Murine Oropharyngeal Aspiration Model of Ventilator-associated and Hospital-acquired Bacterial Pneumonia

Published on: June 28, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Infectious Disease Prevention
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) poses a significant threat to patients in critical care settings.
  • Effective strategies are crucial for preventing VAP and improving patient prognoses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement an enhanced ventilator bundle for nurses in critical care units.
  • The primary objective was to reduce the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia.

Main Methods:

  • Expanded the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's ventilator bundle with protocols for oral care, hand hygiene, head-of-bed elevation, and subglottic suctioning.
  • Utilized an electronic compliance feedback tool and audits for immediate performance monitoring.
  • Focused on interdisciplinary collaboration and accountability for protocol initiation.

Main Results:

  • Achieved >98% adherence for VTE/peptic ulcer disease prophylaxis, sedation interruption, and head-of-bed elevation.
  • Increased oral care protocol compliance from 76% to 96.8%.
  • Reduced VAP rates from 9.47 to 1.9 cases per 1000 ventilator days, with an estimated cost saving of $1.5 million.

Conclusions:

  • Strict adherence to the enhanced ventilator bundle, coupled with accountability and feedback systems, significantly improves patient outcomes.
  • The implemented strategy led to a marked reduction in VAP and substantial cost savings.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration is key to successful VAP prevention protocols.