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The Intensive Care Society recommended bundle of interventions for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia

2016; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 17; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1177/1751143716644461

2057-360X

Thomas P Hellyer, Victoria Ewan, Peter Wilson, A. John Simpson,

Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

Ventilator-associated pneumonia is an important healthcare-associated infection. Interventions for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia are often used within bundles of care. Recent evidence has challenged widespread practices mandating a review of subject. This article outlines guidance for ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention.