Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Summer 7-23-2017
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
Dr. Chovan
Keywords
VAP, Pneumonia, Mechanical Ventilation, Aspiration
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Many patients admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are critically-ill. Those are that mechanically ventilated are also at risk for nosocomial infections that can negatively affect the patients health. Oral hygiene care, early mobilization, spontaneous breathing trials, and aspiration precautions are all interventions that many hospitals have incorporated into standard practice to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). The importance of these interventions are discussed; along with the pathophysiology of VAP and how healthcare providers can positively impact the millions of patients every year that are affected by nosocomial infections.
Recommended Citation
Adkins, Brittnay, "Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia" (2017). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 255.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/255