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A starting positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) of 8 cmH2O did not significantly reduce ventilator-associated events (VAEs). Hospitals should explore alternative strategies for VAE prevention until CDC guidelines are updated.

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  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Hospital-Acquired Infections

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  • Ventilator-associated events (VAEs) are objective measures defined by the CDC.
  • Some hospitals use higher positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) to mitigate VAEs.
  • The effectiveness of higher baseline PEEP in reducing VAEs requires investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a higher baseline PEEP protocol on VAE rates.
  • To analyze the daily event probabilities of VAEs before and after protocol implementation.
  • To determine if a starting PEEP of 8 cmH2O is effective in preventing VAEs.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of VAE data from January 2014 to December 2019.
  • Classification of VAEs into hypoxemia-only (VAC) and infection/inflammation-related (IVAC-plus) groups.
  • Calculation of daily event probabilities using geometric distribution, comparing pre- and post-protocol periods.

Main Results:

  • A total of 306 VAEs were recorded during the study period.
  • Post-protocol, there was a non-significant decrease in daily event probabilities for both VAC (0.083 to 0.068) and IVAC-plus (0.057 to 0.039) groups.
  • The intervention did not meet statistical significance in reducing VAE probabilities.

Conclusions:

  • A starting PEEP of 8 cmH2O is unlikely to be an effective strategy for reducing VAE probability.
  • Further research and specific CDC guidelines are needed for optimal VAE prevention.
  • Hospitals should consider alternative methods to decrease VAEs.