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Which of the following is a risk factor associated with the development of VAP?
Which of the following is a risk factor associated with the development of VAP?
- Daily sedation vacations
- Peptic ulcer disease prophylaxis
- Nasotracheal intubation (correct)
- Deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis
What is the purpose of oral care in the VAP prevention bundle?
What is the purpose of oral care in the VAP prevention bundle?
- To provide peptic ulcer disease prophylaxis
- To elevate the head of the bed
- To reduce oral flora that may be aspirated (correct)
- To assess readiness to extubate
What is a major source of morbidity, economic cost, and even deaths in surgical patients?
What is a major source of morbidity, economic cost, and even deaths in surgical patients?
- Deep venous thrombosis
- Peptic ulcer disease
- VAP
- Surgical site infection (correct)
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Study Notes
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
- Mechanical ventilation is a risk factor associated with the development of VAP.
- Oral care is a crucial part of the VAP prevention bundle, aiming to reduce the risk of VAP by minimizing bacterial colonization and aspiration.
- Surgical patients are at high risk of developing VAP, which is a major source of morbidity, economic cost, and even deaths in this patient population.
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