Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Children: An Evidence-Based Protocol
Learning ObjectivesAt the completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Describe pediatric risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)
- Identify strategies to prevent pediatric VAP
- Discuss current evidence in the prevention of VAP in children
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Ventilator-associated pneumonia, the second most common hospital-acquired infection in pediatric intensive care units, is linked to increased mortality, morbidity, and lengths of stay in the hospital and intensive care unit, adding tremendously to health care costs. Prevention is the most appropriate intervention, but little research has been done in children to identify necessary skills and strategies for prevention. Using a case study approach, this article highlights etiology, risk factors, and available guidelines for the prevention of VAP in the PICU. Evidence, including adult based protocols, Center for Disease Control recommendations, and current research are presented in relation to use in pediatric practice.
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