Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is an unresolved problem in nosocomial settings,
remaining consistently associated with a lack of treatment, high mortality, and prolonged …

OBJECTIVES: Microaspiration of subglottic secretions is the main pathogenic mechanism for
ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Adequate inflation of the endotracheal cuff is pivotal …

Purpose Chlorhexidine oral care is widely used in critically and non-critically ill hospitalized
patients to maintain oral health. We investigated the effect of chlorhexidine oral care on …

Actualmente existen diversos y variados tópicos relacionados a conocimiento y práctica de
enfermería dirigidos a los cuidados que se deben realizar en el paciente crítico. Entre los …

Background Underinflation of tracheal cuff is a risk factor for microaspiration of contaminated
secretions and subsequent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). The aim of this …

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a potentially preventable iatrogenic illness that
may develop following mechanical ventilation. A bundle for the prevention of VAP consists of …

Purpose Studies on the impact of tapered-cuff tracheal tubes on rates of microaspiration and
ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in intubated patients have reported conflicting …

Although the latest research and data show decreases in many health care-associated
infections, recent publications highlight the understated but significant burden of …

Ventilator-associated pneumonia remain frequent and serious diseases since they are
associated with considerable crude mortality. Pathophysiology is centered on modifications …

Background In January 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new
surveillance definitions for ventilator-associated event (VAE) to replace ventilator-associated …