VAP prevention and risk factors Flashcards
1
Q
what does VAP mean?
A
ventilator-associated pneumonia
2
Q
what is pneumonia?
A
an infection that causes inflammation in the lungs and results in fluid buildup that results in fluid buildup, fever, cough, difficult breathing
3
Q
what are some risk factors for patients developing vap?
A
contaminated respiratory equipment
inadequate hand washing
environmental factors
impaired cough
colonization of oropharynx
4
Q
when does VAP occur?
A
occurs 48 hours or more after intubation
5
Q
how can we prevent VAP?
A
HOB elevation
strict hand hyigene
drain water from tubing
no routine changes of ventilaror circuit tubing
6
Q
how often should we suction?
A
regularly, under a schedule
7
Q
what do we use to help with oral care?
A
chlorhexidine
8
Q
notes
- we should implement sedation vacation and weaning protocols
A
