Preventing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Children Hospitalization for any family is a hard situation to deal with, when it is a child in the hospital the situation because even tougher to handle. Because of the delicate situation of family members in the hospital it is imperative that the patient does not obtain any hospital acccuired conditions. One of the most common hospital acquired infections (HAI) is ventilator-assocaited pneumonia (VAP). Although it is commonly seen in the hospital
Ventilator- Associated Pneumonia Prevention with Head-of-Bed Elevation Ventilator –associated pneumonia (VAP) is a hospital acquired infection affecting the respiratory system which occurs on hospitalized patients in critical care unit on mechanical ventilator. VAP is the second most common hospital acquired infection (HAI) with high mortality and morbidity rate for ventilated patients in intensive care unit. (Bingham. Ashley, Jong & Swift, 2010). Patients on mechanical ventilator spend more days
i VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA: EDUCATION AND PREVENTION A RESEARCH PAPER SUBMITTED TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE MASTER OF SCIENCE BY MEGHAN CROCKETT BSN, RN, CMSRN DR. NAGIA ALI - ADVISOR BALL STATE UNIVERSITY MUNCIE, IN DECEMBER 2011 Table of Contents Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………….….....i Abstract.……………………………………….……………………………………...….iii Chapter I………………………………………………………………………...………....1 Introduction…………………………………………….…………………………
Americans die of pneumonia, an inflammation of the lungs that's usually caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi or other organisms. Pneumonia is a particular concern for older adults and people with chronic illnesses or impaired immune systems, but it can also strike young, healthy people. Worldwide, it's a leading cause of death in children. There are many kinds of pneumonia ranging in seriousness from mild to life-threatening. Although signs and symptoms vary, many cases of pneumonia develop suddenly
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention Leonard, T. N. Thomas Edison State College Abstract Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) remains a big drawback within the hospital setting, with terribly high morbidity, mortality, and cost. Some people tend to perform an evidence-based review of the literature that specializes in clinically relevant pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to prevent VAP. Thanks to the importance of this condition the implementation of preventive
Case Study for Pneumonia Our nose and airway filters germs out of the air that we breathe in order to prevent our lungs from becoming infected. However, when germs does enters our lungs, it may cause infections such as Pneumonia which inflames the air sacs of the lungs, which can range from mild case to severe cases. The air sac may be filled with fluid or pus causing cough that associates with phlegm, fever, chills and difficulty breathing. The causes of pneumonia are extrinsic and intrinsic
the prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia utilizing the ventilator associated pneumonia care bundle and the impact it has on clinical practice. Topics that will also be discussed include potential barriers that may arise during the implementation of the bundle strategies, how they can be overcome and finally educational strategies for families. According to Safer healthcare now (2012), “Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is defined as a pneumonia occurring in patients requiring a device
Healthcare-associated pneumonia (HAP) is a common complication of being hospitalized, especially in the elderly. On average, HAP increases the length of stay (LOS) to seven to nine days, adds $40,000 to $65,000 in cost of care, and is a big contributor to morbidity and mortality risks (Quinn, et al., 2014). The World Health Organization reports that 1.4 million people die annually related to pneumonia infections (Driver, 2012). A comparison of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and HAP indicates
Describe the gross anatomy of the lungs; And define pneumonia and outline briefly the etiology, pathophysiology and radiographic appearances of alveolar pneumonia. 1. Introduction The lungs are the essential organs of respiration; they are two in number and are placed one on either side within the thorax, separated from each other by the heart. The substance of the lung is light, spongy and porous. The surface is smooth, shining and marked into numerous areas, indicating the lobules of the organs
Critically ill patients who are intubated on mechanical ventilation for more than 24 hours of are at an increased risk of 6 to 21 times of developing ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). Patients intubated for lesser than 24 hours are at 3 times the risk of acquiring VAP.15 VAP is the parenchymal lung infection and alveolitis, the accumulation of inflammatory exudates and infiltration of airway mucosa can lead to unfavourable respiratory mechanics occurring at least 48 hours after initiation