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Rangel K, De-Simone SG. Treatment and Management of Acinetobacter Pneumonia: Lessons Learned from Recent World Event. Infect Drug Resist 2024; 17:507-529. [PMID: 38348231 PMCID: PMC10860873 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s431525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
Abstract
Acinetobacter pneumonia is a significant healthcare-associated infection that poses a considerable challenge to clinicians due to its multidrug-resistant nature. Recent world events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have highlighted the need for effective treatment and management strategies for Acinetobacter pneumonia. In this review, we discuss lessons learned from recent world events, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic, in the context of the treatment and management of Acinetobacter pneumonia. We performed an extensive literature review to uncover studies and information pertinent to the topic. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of infection control measures in healthcare settings, including proper hand hygiene, isolation protocols, and personal protective equipment use, to prevent the spread of multidrug-resistant pathogens like Acinetobacter. Additionally, the pandemic highlighted the crucial role of antimicrobial stewardship programs in optimizing antibiotic use and curbing the emergence of resistance. Advances in diagnostic techniques, such as rapid molecular testing, have also proven valuable in identifying Acinetobacter infections promptly. Furthermore, due to the limited availability of antibiotics for treating infections caused A. baumannii, alternative strategies are needed like the use of antimicrobial peptides, bacteriophages and their enzymes, nanoparticles, photodynamic and chelate therapy. Recent world events, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic, have provided valuable insights into the treatment and management of Acinetobacter pneumonia. These lessons emphasize the significance of infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, and early diagnostics in combating this challenging infection.
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- Karyne Rangel
- Center for Technological Development in Health (CDTS)/National Institute of Science and Technology for Innovation in Neglected Population Diseases (INCT-IDPN), Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21040-900, Brazil
- Epidemiology and Molecular Systematics Laboratory (LEMS), Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21040-900, Brazil
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- Center for Technological Development in Health (CDTS)/National Institute of Science and Technology for Innovation in Neglected Population Diseases (INCT-IDPN), Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21040-900, Brazil
- Epidemiology and Molecular Systematics Laboratory (LEMS), Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21040-900, Brazil
- Program of Post-Graduation on Science and Biotechnology, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biology Institute, Federal Fluminense University, Niterói, RJ, 22040-036, Brazil
- Program of Post-Graduation on Parasitic Biology, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21040-900, Brazil
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Mohammed S, Paliwal N, Jaju R, Bihani P, Rao S, Janweja S. Assessment of Knowledge, Barrier in Implementation, and Compliance to Ventilator Bundle among Resident Doctors and Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units of a Tertiary Care Center of Western India: A Cross-sectional Survey. Indian J Crit Care Med 2023. [DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Arabi YM, Al Aseri Z, Alsaawi A, Al Khathaami AM, Al Qasim E, Alzahrani AA, Al Qarni M, Abdukahil SAI, Al-Dorzi HM, Alattasi A, Mandourah Y, Alaama TY, Alabdulaali MK, Alqahtani A, Shuaibi A, Al Qarni A, Alkatheri M, Al Hazme RH, Vishwakarma RK, Aldibasi O, Alshahrani MS, Attia A, Alharthy A, Mady A, Abdelrahman BA, Mhawish HA, Abdallah HA, Al-Hameed F, Alghamdi K, Alghamdi A, Almekhlafi GA, Qasim SAH, Al Haji HA, Al Mutairi M, Tashkandi N, Alabbasi SO, Al Shehri T, Moftah E, Kalantan B, Matroud A, Naidu B, Al Zayer S, Burrows V, Said Z, Soomro NA, Yousef MH, Fattouh AA, Tahoon MA, Muhammad M, Alruwili AM, Al Hanafi HA, Dandekar PB, Ibrahim K, AlHomsi M, Al Harbi AR, Saleem A, Masih E, Al Rashidi NM, Amanatullah AK, Al Mubarak J, Al Radwan AAA, Al Hassan A, Al Muoalad S, Alzahrani AA, Chalabi J, Qureshi A, Al Ansari M, Sallam H, Elhazmi A, Alkhaldi F, Malibary A, Ababtain A, Latif A, Berenholtz SM. Impact of a national collaborative project to improve the care of mechanically ventilated patients. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0280744. [PMID: 36716310 PMCID: PMC9886257 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
This prospective quasi-experimental study from the NASAM (National Approach to Standardize and Improve Mechanical Ventilation) collaborative assessed the impact of evidence-based practices including subglottic suctioning, daily assessment for spontaneous awakening trial (SAT), spontaneous breathing trial (SBT), head of bed elevation, and avoidance of neuromuscular blockers unless otherwise indicated. The study outcomes included VAE (primary) and intensive care unit (ICU) mortality. Changes in daily care process measures and outcomes were evaluated using repeated measures mixed modeling. The results were reported as incident rate ratio (IRR) for each additional month with 95% confidence interval (CI). A comprehensive program that included education on evidence-based practices for optimal care of mechanically ventilated patients with real-time benchmarking of daily care process measures to drive improvement in forty-two ICUs from 26 hospitals in Saudi Arabia (>27,000 days of observation). Compliance with subglottic suctioning, SAT and SBT increased monthly during the project by 3.5%, 2.1% and 1.9%, respectively (IRR 1.035, 95%CI 1.007-1.064, p = 0.0148; 1.021, 95% CI 1.010-1.032, p = 0.0003; and 1.019, 95%CI 1.009-1.029, p = 0.0001, respectively). The use of neuromuscular blockers decreased monthly by 2.5% (IRR 0.975, 95%CI 0.953-0.998, p = 0.0341). The compliance with head of bed elevation was high at baseline and did not change over time. Based on data for 83153 ventilator days, VAE rate was 15.2/1000 ventilator day (95%CI 12.6-18.1) at baseline and did not change during the project (IRR 1.019, 95%CI 0.985-1.053, p = 0.2812). Based on data for 8523 patients; the mortality was 30.4% (95%CI 27.4-33.6) at baseline, and decreased monthly during the project by 1.6% (IRR 0.984, 95%CI 0.973-0.996, p = 0.0067). A national quality improvement collaborative was associated with improvements in daily care processes. These changes were associated with a reduction in mortality but not VAEs. Registration The study is registered in clinicaltrials.gov (NCT03790150).
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- Yaseen M. Arabi
- Intensive Care Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Emergency, Department of Intensive Care, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Services, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Quality and Patient Safety Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Intensive Care Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Quality and Patient Safety Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Quality and Patient Safety Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Intensive Care Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Intensive Care Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Intensive Care Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Military Medical Services, Ministry of Defense, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Deputyship of Curative Services, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Executive Director of Medical Affairs Department, Ministry of Health, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Services, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Quality and Patient Safety Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Informatics, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States of America
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Statistics Department, European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Critical Care, King Fahad Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Critical Care, King Fahad Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Tanta University Hospital, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Intensive Care, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care Services, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care Services, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Intensive Care Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Respiratory Services Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Respiratory Services Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Services, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Respiratory Services Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Respiratory Services Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Rehabilitation Services Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Rehabilitation Services Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Services, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Services, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Services, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Services, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Services, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Gurayat General Hospital, AlGurayat, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care, King Khalid General Hospital, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Buraydah Central Hospital, AlQassim, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, AlQassim, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care, King Faisal Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care, King Khaled Hospital, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Respiratory Services, King Khalid General Hospital, Hafer Al Batin, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care, King Khalid Hospital, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Services, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Respiratory Services Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz Medical City, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Services, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intensive Care Services, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Respiratory Services, Royal Commission Health Services Program, Jubayl, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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Ribeiro ILA, Bellissimo-Rodrigues WT, Mussolin MG, Innocentini LMAR, Marangoni ATD, Macedo LD, Barbosa-Júnior F, de Souza HCC, Menegueti MG, Pereira APS, Gaspar GG, Schmidt A, Miranda CH, Lovato WJ, Puga ML, Auxiliadora-Martins M, Basile-Filho A, Bellissimo-Rodrigues F. Impact of a dental care intervention on the hospital mortality of critically ill patients admitted to intensive care units: A quasi-experimental study. Am J Infect Control 2022; 50:1156-1161. [PMID: 35108582 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2022.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to evaluate the impact of providing dental care to critically ill patients on their risk of death and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). METHODS A quasi-experimental study was conducted in 2 intensive care units (ICU) from 2016 to 2019. The intervention consisted of implementing routine dental care, focusing on oral hygiene and periodontal treatment, at least 3 times a week, for patients admitted to the study units. In the pre-intervention period, routine oral hygiene was provided by the ICU nursing staff. The primary and secondary study outcomes were mortality, evaluated at the end of the ICU stay, and VAP incidence density, respectively. Data were analyzed using the ARIMA (autoregressive integrated moving average) time series model in R software. RESULTS During the intervention period, 5,147 dental procedures were performed among 355 patients. The time series showed that ICU mortality was 36.11%, 32.71%, and 32.30% within the 3 years before the intervention, and 28.71% during the intervention period (P = .015). VAP incidence density did not significantly change during the study period (P = .716). CONCLUSION A dental care intervention focused on oral hygiene and periodontal treatment regularly provided by dentists to critically ill patients may decrease their risk of dying in the ICU. Randomized clinical trials should be performed to confirm these findings. TRIAL REGISTRATION WHO-affiliated Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry. RBR-4jmz36. Registered 7 October 2018, before first patient enrollment.
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- Graduate Program in Public Health/Clinical Oncology, Stem Cells and Cell Therapy, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Dentistry Service. University Hospital of the Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Dentistry Service. University Hospital of the Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Social Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Infection Control and Prevention Service. University Hospital of the Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of the Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Intensive Care Medicine Division, Department of Surgery and Anatomy, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Intensive Care Medicine Division, Department of Surgery and Anatomy, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Intensive Care Medicine Division, Department of Surgery and Anatomy, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Boyd S, Nseir S, Rodriguez A, Martin-Loeches I. Ventilator-associated pneumonia in critically ill patients with COVID-19 infection, a narrative review. ERJ Open Res 2022; 8:00046-2022. [PMID: 35891621 PMCID: PMC9080287 DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00046-2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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COVID pneumonitis can cause patients to become critically ill. They may require intensive care and mechanical ventilation. Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a concern. This review aims to discuss the topic of ventilator-associated pneumonia in this group. Several reasons have been proposed to explain the elevated rates of VAP in critically ill COVID patients compared to non-COVID patients. Extrinsic factors include understaffing, lack of PPE and use of immunomodulating agents. Intrinsic factors include severe parenchymal damage, immune dysregulation, along with pulmonary vascular endothelial inflammation and thrombosis. The rate of VAP has been reported at 45.4%, with an ICU mortality rate of 42.7%. Multiple challenges to diagnosis exist. Other conditions such as acute respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary oedema and atelectasis can present with similar features. Frequent growth of gram-negative bacteria has been shown in multiple studies, with particularly high rates of pseudomonas aeruginosa. The rate of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis has been reported at 4–30%. We would recommend the use of invasive techniques when possible. This will enable de-escalation of antibiotics as soon as possible, decreasing overuse. It is also important to keep other possible causes of ventilator-associated pneumonia in mind, such as COVID-19 associated pulmonary aspergillosis, cytomegalovirus, etc. Diagnostic tests such as galactomannan and B-D-glucan should be considered. These patients may face a long treatment course, with risk of re-infection, along with prolonged weaning, which carries its own long-term consequences.
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Deng J, Huang S, Zou D, Liu W, He M, Xiong J, Wang H. Investigation of the airway management practice of emergency department ward nurses: a nationwide survey in China. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e049869. [PMID: 34921074 PMCID: PMC8689174 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-049869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the airway management equipment and clinical practice in emergency department wards in China, and to explore the factors that influenced the nurses' airway management practice. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING A nationwide survey covering the seven administrative regions of China (North China, Northeast China, East China, Central China, South China, Southwest China and Northwest China). PARTICIPANTS The nurses had to be registered nurses who worked in adult emergency department wards of the selected hospitals. MEASURES An online survey was designed, piloted and distributed to the members of the Emergency Medicine Committee of the Chinese Nursing Association, and the nurses from the members' hospitals were invited to participate. The questionnaire was used to determine nurses' clinical practice scores of airway management in emergency wards. RESULTS Finally, we collected 995 valid questionnaires from 31 provinces and 143 districts in China. Among them, 361 (36.28%) nurses responded that their departments used open suction system (OSS) in clinical work, the major barrier for closed suction system (CSS) reported by 630 respondents (63.32%) was cost. Significant differences in all three scores were found in age, nursing experience years, technical title, airway management training experience and nursing specialist (all p<0.05). Correlations were found among airway management attitude, practice of sputum aspiration and practice of ventilator care bundles (r=0.655, r=0.543 and r=0.763, all p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Chinese emergency department managers need to identify better methods for assessing equipment availability in OSS. CSS can be a choice when costs, status of the individual patient and severity of disease are comprehensively considered. Emergency department nurses' scores of airway management practice were affected by demographic and job-related characteristics; regular training should be encouraged, and equipment and resources should be guaranteed to improve airway management quality and optimise patient outcomes.
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- Juan Deng
- Nursing department of Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Emergency, Tongji Hospital,Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Tongji Hospital,Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Nursing department of Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Emergency, Tongji Hospital,Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Nursing department of Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Emergency, Tongji Hospital,Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Tongji Hospital,Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Nursing department of Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Emergency, Tongji Hospital,Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Tongji Hospital,Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Nursing department of Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Emergency, Tongji Hospital,Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Tongji Hospital,Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Nursing department of Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Emergency, Tongji Hospital,Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Tongji Hospital,Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Nursing department of Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Isac C, Samson HR, John A. Prevention of VAP: Endless evolving evidences-systematic literature review. Nurs Forum 2021; 56:905-915. [PMID: 34091899 DOI: 10.1111/nuf.12621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is the focus in critical care units. Immunocompromised patients, older adults, and postoperative patients are at greater risk for VAP. With the dynamic changes in the empirical world, updated evidence must be used to guide the standard of practice. This literature review assimilates the recent evidence for VAP prevention. METHOD The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis framework guided the selection of the included research articles. Medline, EBSCO host, CINAHL, UpToDate and Google Scholar databases explored, for relevant publications between 2010 and 2020. The quality of evidence for the 14 studies selected were rated using the hierarchy of quantitative research designs. RESULTS Evidence-based VAP preventive strategies are prevention of aspiration, minimizing ventilator days, reducing the pathogen load, safe endotracheal suction practices, and pharmaceutical preventive measures. The mandates for VAP preventive measures among coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients is included. CONCLUSION Though some of these themes identify with the past, the nuances in their implementation are highlights of this review. The review reiterates the need to revisit ambiguous practices implemented for VAP prevention. Adherence to evidence-based practices, by education, training, and reduction of workload is the key to VAP prevention.
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- Chandrani Isac
- Adult Health & Critical Care, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Al Khod, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
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- Adult Health & Critical Care, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Al Khod, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
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- Adult Health & Critical Care, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Al Khod, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
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Tsai TH, Gerst MD, Engineer C, Lehmann HP. Applying Decision Science to the Prioritization of Healthcare-Associated Infection Initiatives. J Patient Saf 2021; 17:506-512. [PMID: 28858967 DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000000416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Improving patient quality remains a top priority from the perspectives of both patient outcomes and cost of care. The continuing threat to patient safety has resulted in an increasing number of options for patient safety initiatives, making choices more difficult because of competing priorities. This study provides a proof of concept for using low-cost decision science methods for prioritizing initiatives. METHODS Using multicriteria decision analysis, we developed a decision support model for aiding the prioritization of the four most common types of healthcare-associated infections: surgical site infections, central line-associated bloodstream infections, ventilator-associated events, and catheter-associated urinary tract infections. In semistructured interviews, we elicited structure and parameter values of a candidate model, which was then validated by six participants with different roles across three urban teaching and nonteaching hospitals in the Baltimore, Maryland area. RESULTS Participants articulated the following structural attributes of concern: patient harm, monetary costs, patient mortality, reputational effects, and patient satisfaction. A quantitative decision-making model with an associated uncertainty report for prioritizing initiatives related to the four most common types of healthcare-associated infections was then created. CONCLUSIONS A decision support methodology such as our proof of concept could aid hospital executives in prioritizing the quality improvement initiatives within their hospital, with more complete data. Because hospitals continue to struggle in improving quality of care with tighter budgets, a formal decision support mechanism could be used to objectively prioritize patient safety and quality initiatives.
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Hatton GE, Mollett PJ, Du RE, Wei S, Korupolu R, Wade CE, Adams SD, Kao LS. High tidal volume ventilation is associated with ventilator-associated pneumonia in acute cervical spinal cord injury. J Spinal Cord Med 2021; 44:775-781. [PMID: 32043943 PMCID: PMC8477933 DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2020.1722936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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CONTEXT/OBJECTIVE Pneumonia is the leading cause of death after acute spinal cord injury (SCI). High tidal volume ventilation (HVtV) is used in SCI rehabilitation centers to overcome hypoventilation while weaning patients from the ventilator. Our objective was to determine if HVtV in the acute post-injury period in SCI patients is associated with lower incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) when compared to patients receiving standard tidal volume ventilation. DESIGN Cohort study. SETTING Red Duke Trauma Institute, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TX, USA. PARTICIPANTS Adult Acute Cervical SCI Patients, 2011-2018. INTERVENTIONS HVtV. OUTCOME MEASURES VAP, ventilator dependence at discharge, in-hospital mortality. RESULTS Of 181 patients, 85 (47%) developed VAP. HVtV was utilized in 22 (12%) patients. Demographics, apart from age, were similar between patients who received HVtV and standard ventilation; patients were younger in the HVtV group. VAP developed in 68% of patients receiving HVtV and in 44% receiving standard tidal volumes (P = 0.06). After adjustment, HVtV was associated with a 1.96 relative risk of VAP development (95% credible interval 1.55-2.17) on Bayesian analysis. These results correlate with a >99% posterior probability that HVtV is associated with increased VAP when compared to standard tidal volumes. HVtV was also associated with increased rates of ventilator dependence. CONCLUSIONS While limited by sample size and selection bias, our data revealed an association between HVtV and increased VAP. Further investigation into optimal early ventilation settings is needed for SCI patients, who are at a high risk of VAP.
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- Gabrielle E. Hatton
- Center for Translational Injury Research, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA,Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA,Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-based Practice, HoustonTexas, USA,Corresponding to: Gabrielle E. Hatton, Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, 6410 Fannin Street Suite 471, Houston, TX77030, USA; Ph: 713-500-4330, fax: 713-500-0714.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Center for Translational Injury Research, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA,McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonTexas, USA
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- Center for Translational Injury Research, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA,Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA,Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-based Practice, HoustonTexas, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Center for Translational Injury Research, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA,Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Center for Translational Injury Research, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA,Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Center for Translational Injury Research, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA,Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA,Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-based Practice, HoustonTexas, USA
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Xiang L, Cao M, Wang Y, Song X, Tan M, Zhang X. Could clinical nursing procedures lead to tracheal cuff pressure drop? A prospective observational study. J Clin Nurs 2021; 31:623-632. [PMID: 34296490 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the dynamic changes in tracheal cuff pressure before and after four clinical nursing procedures including sputum suction, oral care, atomisation inhalation, and turning over, and thus provide references for the adjustment time of cuff pressure in clinical practice. BACKGROUND Cuff pressure must be kept within the range of 25-30 cmH2 O to ensure effective ventilation and prevent aspiration, while maintaining tracheal blood flow perfusion. DESIGN A prospective observational study. METHODS The cuff pressure of 56 intubated patients was adjusted to 28-30 cmH2 O. A cuff pressure monitor was used to continuously monitor cuff pressure changes before and after four clinical nursing procedures (sputum suction, oral care, atomisation inhalation, and turning over) and the cuff pressures at various time points were compared. The semi-quantitative cough strength score (SCSS) was used to evaluate cough strength during sputum suction and the effect of cough strength on cuff pressure during sputum suction. This study followed the STROBE checklist for cross-sectional studies. RESULTS The cuff pressures during the four clinical nursing procedures of sputum suction, atomisation inhalation, turning over, and oral care, all temporarily increased (p < 0.001) and decreased to varying degrees 20 min later (p < 0.001). Among them, the cuff pressure rose the highest under a state of moderate or strong coughing during sputum suction (78.38 ± 12.13 cmH2 O) and dropped the most at 20 min after the procedure (21.71 ± 4.80 cmH2 O). CONCLUSIONS The four clinical nursing procedures of sputum suction, atomisation inhalation, turning over, and oral care can all cause different degrees of cuff pressure drop. The decision on whether the cuff pressure needs to be corrected depends on the specific situation. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE During clinical practice, the cuff pressure can be individually corrected according to different clinical nursing procedures, which can increase the qualified rate of cuff pressure and reduce the workload of nurses.
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- Lijun Xiang
- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China.,School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China.,School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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Effects of Evidence-Based Continuing Care Bundle on Health Outcomes in Rectal Cancer Patients With Temporary Stomas: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Cancer Nurs 2021; 44:223-234. [PMID: 31833919 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The patients with temporary stomas after anterior resection for rectal cancer may experience significant impact on their health outcomes, and hence continuing care is necessary and important for these patients. However, the effects of some single continuing care interventions remain unclear. Continuing care bundle may be an effective approach to address this uncertainty. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of an evidence-based continuing care bundle on selected health outcomes in patients with temporary stomas after anterior resection for rectal cancer. METHODS This was a multicenter randomized controlled trial. A total of 124 patients with temporary stomas after anterior resection for rectal cancer were recruited from 4 general tertiary hospitals in Guangzhou, China, and were randomly assigned to a control group or an intervention group. Both groups received usual care, whereas the intervention group additionally received evidence-based continuing care bundle. Self-efficacy, quality of life, and stoma-related complications were collected at baseline and 4 and 12 weeks after surgery. Satisfaction and outcomes of stoma reversal were collected at the end of the observation. RESULTS The intervention group had significantly improved the self-efficacy (F = 11.88, P = .001), quality of life (F = 17.99, P < .001) over time, satisfaction (t = 4.08, P < .001), and outcomes of stoma reversal (χ2 = 5.93, P = .015) and reduced the incidence of complications (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS Evidence-based continuing care bundle can be an effective method to improve the health outcomes among these patients. IMPLICATION FOR PRACTICE By using the evidence-based continuing care bundle, nurses can help these patients improve their health outcomes in stoma-specific nursing.
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Hospital-Acquired Blood Stream Infection in an Adult Intensive Care Unit. Crit Care Res Pract 2021; 2021:3652130. [PMID: 34285815 PMCID: PMC8275436 DOI: 10.1155/2021/3652130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Hospital-acquired blood stream infections are a common and serious complication in critically ill patients. Methods A retrospective case series was undertaken investigating the incidence and causes of bacteraemia in an adult intensive care unit with a high proportion of postoperative cardiothoracic surgical and oncology patients. Results 405 eligible patients were admitted to the intensive care unit over the course of nine months. 12 of these patients developed a unit-acquired blood stream infection. The average Acute Physiology And Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) score of patients who developed bacteraemia was greater than that of those who did not (19.8 versus 16.8, respectively). The risk of developing bacteraemia was associated with intubation and higher rates of invasive procedures. The mortality rate amongst the group of patients that developed bacteraemia was 33%; this is in contrast to the mortality rate in our unit as 27.2%. There was a higher proportion of Gram-negative bacteria isolated on blood cultures (9 out of 13 isolates) than in intensive care units reported in other studies. Conclusion Critical-care patients are at risk of secondary bloodstream infection. This study highlights the importance of measures to reduce the risk of infection in the intensive-care setting, particularly in patients who have undergone invasive procedures.
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Collins T, Plowright C, Gibson V, Stayt L, Clarke S, Caisley J, Watkins CH, Hodges E, Leaver G, Leyland S, McCready P, Millin S, Platten J, Scallon M, Tipene P, Wilcox G. British Association of Critical Care Nurses: Evidence-based consensus paper for oral care within adult critical care units. Nurs Crit Care 2020; 26:224-233. [PMID: 33124119 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients who are critically ill are at increased risk of hospital acquired pneumonia and ventilator associated pneumonia. Effective evidence based oral care may reduce the incidence of such iatrogenic infection. AIM To provide an evidence-based British Association of Critical Care Nurses endorsed consensus paper for best practice relating to implementing oral care, with the intention of promoting patient comfort and reducing hospital acquired pneumonia and ventilator associated pneumonia in critically ill patients. DESIGN A nominal group technique was adopted. A consensus committee of adult critical care nursing experts from the United Kingdom met in 2018 to evaluate and review the literature relating to oral care, its application in reducing pneumonia in critically ill adults and to make recommendations for practice. An elected national board member for the British Association of Critical Care Nurses chaired the round table discussion. METHODS The committee focused on 5 aspects of oral care practice relating to critically ill adult patients. The evidence was evaluated for each practice within the context of reducing pneumonia in the mechanically ventilated patient or pneumonia in the non-ventilated patient. The five practices included the frequency for oral care; tools for oral care; oral care technique; solutions used and oral care in the non-ventilated patient who is critically ill and is at risk of aspiration. The group searched the best available evidence and evaluated this using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation system to assess the quality of evidence from high to very low, and to formulate recommendations as strong, moderate, weak, or best practice consensus statement when applicable. RESULTS The consensus group generated recommendations, delineating an approach to best practice for oral care in critically ill adult patients. Recommendations included guidance for frequency and procedure for oral assessment, toothbrushing, and moisturising the mouth. Evidence on the use of chlorhexidine is not consistent and caution is advised with its routine use. CONCLUSION Oral care is an important part of the care of critically ill patients, both ventilated and non-ventilated. An effective oral care programme reduces the incidence of pneumonia and promotes patient comfort. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Effective oral care is integral to safe patient care in critical care.
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- Acute Care Team, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth, UK
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- Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service, UK
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- Intensive Care, Glangwili General Hospital, Hywel Dda University Health Board, Haverfordwest, UK
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- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, King's Lynn, UK
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- Thames Valley and Wessex Operational Delivery Network, UK
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- Clinical Placements, St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- North of England Critical Care Network, North Shields, UK
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- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, King's Lynn, UK
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- Swansea Bay University Health Board, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
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Aloush SM, Al-Rawajfa OM. Prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care units: Barriers and compliance. Int J Nurs Pract 2020; 26:e12838. [PMID: 32293064 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 03/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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AIM The purpose of this study was to evaluate the compliance of Jordanian nurses with ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention guidelines and the barriers to compliance. METHOD A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used. A convenience sample of 294 nurses from nine hospitals in Jordan completed a self-reported questionnaire. RESULTS According to the study compliance categories, 45.6% of the participants reported 'insufficient compliance,' 24.8% 'weak compliance' and 29.6% 'sufficient compliance.' Nurses with more experience and previous education on ventilator-associated pneumonia reported higher compliance scores than their counterparts with less experience and no previous education. Nurses reported several barriers that limited their own compliance, such as lack of education, lack of policies and protocols, lack of resources and the shortage of staff. CONCLUSION The compliance of nursing staff with the prevention guidelines was poor. Applying tailored educational programs may help improve their level of compliance. These programs must target new graduate nurses and be conducted in those hospitals with limited resources.
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- Sami M Aloush
- School of Nursing, Al al-Bayt University, Mafraq, Jordan
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- School of Nursing, Al al-Bayt University, Mafraq, Jordan.,College of Nursing, , Sultan Qaboos University, AlKhoud, Oman
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Kuzovlev A, Shabanov A, Grechko A. Nosocomial Pneumonia: An Update on Early Diagnosis and Prevention. CURRENT RESPIRATORY MEDICINE REVIEWS 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1573398x15666190808111757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Nosocomial pneumonia and nosocomial tracheobronchitis present a significant problem of anesthesiology and critical care medicine. This review presents the results of our own research on the usefulness of new molecular biomarkers in the early diagnosis of nosocomial pneumonia, as well as modern principles for its prevention. A promising direction for the early diagnosis of nosocomial pneumonia and its complications is the study of new molecular biomarkers, in particular, Club cell protein and surfactant proteins. Effective prevention of nosocomial pneumonia should be based on a complex of modern evidence-based methods.
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- Artem Kuzovlev
- Federal Research and Clinical Center of Intensive Care Medicine and Rehabilitology, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Federal Research and Clinical Center of Intensive Care Medicine and Rehabilitology, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Federal Research and Clinical Center of Intensive Care Medicine and Rehabilitology, Moscow, Russian Federation
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Shi Y, Huang Y, Zhang TT, Cao B, Wang H, Zhuo C, Ye F, Su X, Fan H, Xu JF, Zhang J, Lai GX, She DY, Zhang XY, He B, He LX, Liu YN, Qu JM. Chinese guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of hospital-acquired pneumonia and ventilator-associated pneumonia in adults (2018 Edition). J Thorac Dis 2019; 11:2581-2616. [PMID: 31372297 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.06.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Yi Shi
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University, School of Medicine, Nanjing 210002, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Changhai hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University, School of Medicine, Nanjing 210002, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Dongfang Hospital, Xiamen University, Fuzhou 350025, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, the First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guizhou 550002, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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Khilnani GC, Dubey D, Hadda V, Sahu SR, Sood S, Madan K, Tiwari P, Mittal S, Mohan A, Pandey RM, Guleria R. Predictors and microbiology of ventilator-associated pneumonia among patients with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Lung India 2019; 36:506-511. [PMID: 31670298 PMCID: PMC6852209 DOI: 10.4103/lungindia.lungindia_13_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Understanding the risk factors and microbiology of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is important for the application of preventive and therapeutic interventions. Therefore, this study was planned to assess the clinical predictors and microbiological features of VAP among COPD patients. Materials and Methods This prospective study involved patients with exacerbation of COPD who required mechanical ventilation and admitted in respiratory intensive care unit at a tertiary care teaching hospital. Various baseline demographic and clinical features were compared between patients with VAP and without VAP. Univariate and multivariable analyses were done to assess the impact of demographic and clinical features on the development of VAP. Results The study included 100 intubated patients with age (mean ± standard deviation [SD]) of 62.45 ± 8.32 years, duration (median) of COPD of 6 years, and Acute Physiology, Age, and Chronic Health Evaluation score (mean ± SD) of 18.60 ± 4.30. In this cohort, 17 patients developed VAP. Multivariable analysis showed that Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score at admission, re-intubation, and history of previous hospitalization were independent predictors of VAP with odds ratio (95% confidence interval) of 2.70 (1.24, 5.63; P = 0.012), 66.96 (4.86, 922.72; P = 0.002), and 35.92 (2.84, 454.63; P = 0.006), respectively. Acinetobacter baumannii was the most frequent organism (n = 8; 47%), followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae (n = 5; 29%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (n = 1; 6%), and Enterobacter spp. (n = 1; 6%). All organisms were multidrug resistant (MDR). Conclusions SOFA score at admission, re-intubation, and history of previous hospitalization were independent predictors of VAP. Antimicrobial therapy for VAP should cover MDR Gram-negative organisms.
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- Gopi C Khilnani
- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Klarin B, Adolfsson A, Torstensson A, Larsson A. Can probiotics be an alternative to chlorhexidine for oral care in the mechanically ventilated patient? A multicentre, prospective, randomised controlled open trial. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2018; 22:272. [PMID: 30368249 PMCID: PMC6204275 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-018-2209-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Background Pathogenic enteric bacteria aspirated from the oropharynx are the main cause of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Using chlorhexidine (CHX) orally or selective decontamination has been shown to reduce VAP. In a pilot study we found that oral care with the probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus plantarum 299 (Lp299) was as effective as CHX in reducing enteric bacteria in the oropharynx. To confirm those results, in this expanded study with an identical protocol we increased the number of patients and participating centres. Methods One hundred and fifty critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation were randomised to oral care with either standard 0.1% CHX solution (control group) or a procedure comprising final application of an emulsion of Lp299. Samples for microbiological analyses were taken from the oropharynx and trachea at inclusion and subsequently at defined intervals. Student’s t test was used for comparisons of parameters recorded daily and Fisher’s exact test was used to compare the results of microbiological cultures. Results Potentially pathogenic enteric bacteria not present at inclusion were identified in oropharyngeal samples from 29 patients in the CHX group and in 31 samples in the probiotic group. Considering cultures of tracheal secretions, enteric bacteria were found in 17 and 19 samples, respectively. Risk ratios show a difference in favour of the Lp group for fungi in oropharyngeal cultures. VAP was diagnosed in seven patients in the Lp group and in 10 patients among the controls. Conclusions In this multicentre study, we could not demonstrate any difference between Lp299 and CHX used in oral care procedures regarding their impact on colonisation with emerging potentially pathogenic enteric bacteria in the oropharynx and trachea. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT01105819. Registered on 9 April 2010. First part: Current Controlled Trials, ISRCTN00472141. Registered on 22 November 2007 (published Critical Care 2008, 12:R136).
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- Bengt Klarin
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Lund University and Skåne University Hospital, SE-221 85, Lund, Sweden.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Lund University and Skåne University Hospital, SE-221 85, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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Lord LM. Enteral Access Devices: Types, Function, Care, and Challenges. Nutr Clin Pract 2018; 33:16-38. [PMID: 29365361 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2016] [Accepted: 08/06/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Enteral access feeding devices are placed in patients who have a functional and accessible gastrointestinal (GI) tract but are not able to consume or absorb enough nutrients to sustain adequate nutrition and hydration. For many individuals, enteral nutrition support is a lifesaving modality to prevent or treat a depleted nutrient state that can lead to tissue breakdown, compromised immune function, and poor wound healing. Psychological well-being is also affected with malnutrition and dehydration, triggering feelings of apathy, depression, fatigue, and loss of morale, negatively impacting a patient's ability for self-care. A variety of existing devices can be placed through the nares, mouth, stomach or small intestine to provide liquid nutrition, fluids, and medications directly to the GI tract. If indicated, some of the larger-bore devices may be used for gastric decompression and drainage. These enteral access devices need to be cared for properly to avert patient discomfort, mechanical device-related complications, and interruptions in the delivery of needed nutrients, hydration, and medications. Clinicians who seek knowledge about enteral access devices and actively participate in the selection and care of these devices will be an invaluable resource to any healthcare team. This article will review the types, care, proper positioning, and replacement schedules of the various enteral access devices, along with the prevention and troubleshooting of potential problems.
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- Linda M Lord
- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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Defining the Current Landscape of Ventilator-Associated Events: Significant Burden and Potential to Improve. Crit Care Med 2018; 44:2280-2281. [PMID: 27858812 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000001927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mathur P. Prevention of healthcare-associated infections in low- and middle-income Countries: The 'bundle approach'. Indian J Med Microbiol 2018; 36:155-162. [PMID: 30084404 DOI: 10.4103/ijmm.ijmm_18_152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Background Healthcare-associated infections (HCAI/HAIs) are one of the most common adverse events in patient care and account for substantial morbidity and mortality. The high rates of HCAIs in a facility are an indicator of poor quality of healthcare services. According to the World Health Organization, at any time, up to 7% of patients in developed and 10% in developing countries will acquire at least one HAI. These infections also present a significant economic burden at the societal level. However, a large percentage of HAIs are preventable through effective infection prevention and control measures. Objectives Prevention of these infections also needs to be prioritised in view of the growing antimicrobial resistance in HAIs. The bundle approach to the prevention of HAIs is a relatively new concept that is revolutionising the care of high-risk patients in the Intensive Care Units. This report details the bundle approach for the prevention of HAIs, particularly the device-associated infections, for low- and middle-income countries. Conclusion With the escalating armamentarium of antimicrobial resistance, healthcare sector has to go back to the very basics of hospital infection control; develop, assess and implement bundles of prevention. These are cost-effective and easily adaptable, to cater to the increasing HCAIs and MDR infections in the LMICs.
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- Purva Mathur
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Kao CC, Chiang HT, Chen CY, Hung CT, Chen YC, Su LH, Shi ZY, Liu JW, Liu CP, Chuang YC, Ko WC, Chen YH, Tseng SH, Lee CM, Lu MC, Hsueh PR. National bundle care program implementation to reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care units in Taiwan. JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY, AND INFECTION = WEI MIAN YU GAN RAN ZA ZHI 2017; 52:592-597. [PMID: 29198953 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmii.2017.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2017] [Revised: 11/01/2017] [Accepted: 11/01/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE This study investigated the impact of implementing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) bundle care on the rates of VAP in intensive care units (ICUs) in Taiwan. METHODS A total of 10 ICUs (bed number, 170), including surgical (SICUs) (n = 7), cardiovascular/surgical (CV/S-ICUs) (n = 1), and medical ICUs (MICUs) (n = 2) from 10 hospitals (7 medical center hospitals and 3 regional hospitals) were enrolled in this quality-improvement project. This study was divided into the pre-intervention phase (1st January, 2012-31st July, 2013) and the intervention phase (1st August, 2013-31st October, 2014). RESULTS Among the 10 hospitals, the overall rates (cases per 1000 ventilator-days) of VAP declined significantly (p = 0.005; rate ratio, 0.71) from 1.9 in the pre-intervention period to 1.5 in the intervention period. Significant difference in VAP rates between these periods was found in the regional hospitals (from 1.6 to 0.7; p < 0.001) and the SICUs (from 2.1 to 1.4; p < 0.001), but not in the medical centers (2.0 vs. 1.9; p = 0.0667) or CV/S-ICUs (4.5 vs. 4.5; p = 0.5391). However, VAP rate increased significantly (cases per 1000 ventilator-days) in the MICUs between the two periods (from 0.5 to 1.0; p = 0.0489). For the VAP bundle care elements, the overall compliance rate was 87.7% with 83.6% and 97.9% in the medical centers and regional hospitals, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Implementing VAP bundle care has effectively reduced VAP in Taiwanese ICUs, but differences in performance and compliance rates of VAP bundle care among the different ICUs and hospital categories did exist.
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- Chin-Chuan Kao
- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Tungs' Taichung Metroharbor Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Infection Control Centre, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Center of Infection Control, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Center of Infection Control, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Center of Infection Control, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Infection Control Centre, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Hospital, Liouying, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Medical College and Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan; Center of Infection Control, National Cheng Kung University Medical College and Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Center of Infection Control, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Graduate Institute of Medicine, Sepsis Research Centre, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Center for Disease Control, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan
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- Infection Control Centre, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, St. Joseph's Hospital, Yunlin County, Taiwan; MacKay Junior College of Medicine, Nursing, and Management, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most frequent life-threatening nosocomial infection in intensive care units. The diagnostic is difficult because radiological and clinical signs are inaccurate and could be associated with various respiratory diseases. The concept of infection-related ventilator-associated complication has been proposed as a surrogate of VAP to be used as a benchmark indicator of quality of care. Indeed, bundles of prevention measures are effective in decreasing the VAP rate. In case of VAP suspicion, respiratory secretions must be collected for bacteriological secretions before any new antimicrobials. Quantitative distal bacteriological exams may be preferable for a more reliable diagnosis and therefore a more appropriate use antimicrobials. To improve the prognosis, the treatment should be adequate as soon as possible but should avoid unnecessary broad-spectrum antimicrobials to limit antibiotic selection pressure. For empiric treatments, the selection of antimicrobials should consider the local prevalence of microorganisms along with their associated susceptibility profiles. Critically ill patients require high dosages of antimicrobials and more specifically continuous or prolonged infusions for beta-lactams. After patient stabilization, antimicrobials should be maintained for 7-8 days. The evaluation of VAP treatment based on 28-day mortality is being challenged by regulatory agencies, which are working on alternative surrogate endpoints and on trial design optimization.
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- Jean-Francois Timsit
- IAME, Inserm U1137, Paris Diderot University, Paris, F75018, France.,Medical and Infectious Diseases Intensive Care Unit, AP-HP, Bichat University Hospital, Paris, France
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- IAME, Inserm U1137, Paris Diderot University, Paris, F75018, France
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- Medical and Infectious Diseases Intensive Care Unit, AP-HP, Bichat University Hospital, Paris, France
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- IAME, Inserm U1137, Paris Diderot University, Paris, F75018, France.,Medical and Infectious Diseases Intensive Care Unit, AP-HP, Bichat University Hospital, Paris, France
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- IAME, Inserm U1137, Paris Diderot University, Paris, F75018, France.,Medical and Infectious Diseases Intensive Care Unit, AP-HP, Bichat University Hospital, Paris, France
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Rawat N, Yang T, Ali KJ, Catanzaro M, Cohen MD, Farley DO, Lubomski LH, Thompson DA, Winters BD, Cosgrove SE, Klompas M, Speck KA, Berenholtz SM. Two-State Collaborative Study of a Multifaceted Intervention to Decrease Ventilator-Associated Events. Crit Care Med 2017; 45:1208-1215. [PMID: 28448318 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000002463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Ventilator-associated events are associated with increased mortality, prolonged mechanical ventilation, and longer ICU stay. Given strong national interest in improving ventilated patient care, the National Institute of Health and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality funded a two-state collaborative to reduce ventilator-associated events. We describe the collaborative's impact on ventilator-associated event rates in 56 ICUs. DESIGN Longitudinal quasi-experimental study. SETTING Fifty-six ICUs at 38 hospitals in Maryland and Pennsylvania from October 2012 to March 2015. INTERVENTIONS We organized a multifaceted intervention to improve adherence with evidence-based practices, unit teamwork, and safety culture. Evidence-based interventions promoted by the collaborative included head-of-bed elevation, use of subglottic secretion drainage endotracheal tubes, oral care, chlorhexidine mouth care, and daily spontaneous awakening and breathing trials. Each unit established a multidisciplinary quality improvement team. We coached teams to establish comprehensive unit-based safety programs through monthly teleconferences. Data were collected on rounds using a common tool and entered into a Web-based portal. MEASUREMENTS AND RESULTS ICUs reported 69,417 ventilated patient-days of intervention compliance observations and 1,022 unit-months of ventilator-associated event data. Compliance with all evidence-based interventions improved over the course of the collaborative. The quarterly mean ventilator-associated event rate significantly decreased from 7.34 to 4.58 cases per 1,000 ventilator-days after 24 months of implementation (p = 0.007). During the same time period, infection-related ventilator-associated complication and possible and probable ventilator-associated pneumonia rates decreased from 3.15 to 1.56 and 1.41 to 0.31 cases per 1,000 ventilator-days (p = 0.018, p = 0.012), respectively. CONCLUSIONS A multifaceted intervention was associated with improved compliance with evidence-based interventions and decreases in ventilator-associated event, infection-related ventilator-associated complication, and probable ventilator-associated pneumonia. Our study is the largest to date affirming that best practices can prevent ventilator-associated events.
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- Nishi Rawat
- 1Armstrong Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.2Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.3The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA.4Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.5Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD.6Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Institute, Boston, MA.7Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.8Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
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Boltey E, Yakusheva O, Costa DK. 5 Nursing strategies to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia. AMERICAN NURSE TODAY 2017; 12:42-43. [PMID: 29201265 PMCID: PMC5706660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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- Emily Boltey
- University of Michigan School of Nursing, Department of Systems,
Populations and Leadership, Ann Arbor Michigan
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- University of Michigan School of Nursing, Department of Systems,
Populations and Leadership, Ann Arbor Michigan
- University of Michigan School of Public Health, Department of Health
Management and Policy, Ann Arbor Michigan
- Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of
Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan
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- University of Michigan School of Nursing, Department of Systems,
Populations and Leadership, Ann Arbor Michigan
- Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of
Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan
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Aloush SM. Nursing students' knowledge about ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention guidelines: Effectiveness of a teaching program. Am J Infect Control 2017; 45:544-546. [PMID: 28283202 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2017.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2016] [Revised: 01/23/2017] [Accepted: 01/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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This study evaluated the effectiveness of an educational course that aimed to expand student nurses' knowledge about the guidelines for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) prevention. In the pretest, the students revealed poor knowledge (mean score ± SD, 6.3 ± 2.8 out of 20). After completion of the educational program, participants in the experimental group showed a significant improvement (t105 = 14.9, P < .001). The control group showed no significant improvement. More focus on VAP prevention guidelines is essential in nursing curricula.
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- Sami M Aloush
- Adult Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Al albayt University, Mafraq, Jordan.
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Li Bassi G, Senussi T, Aguilera Xiol E. Prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia. Curr Opin Infect Dis 2017; 30:214-220. [DOI: 10.1097/qco.0000000000000358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Bardes JM, Gray D, Wilson A. Effect of the endOclear ® Device on Biofilm in Endotracheal Tubes. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2017; 18:293-298. [PMID: 28080292 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2016.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Organisms trapped in biofilms cause more than 80% of medical infections. Significant investments are being made to develop methods of removing these biofilms. The endOclear® device is reported to remove biofilm from endotracheal tubes (ETTs) and to decrease pneumonia rates and ventilator time. METHODS This was an observational study performed at a university Level 1 trauma center intensive care unit. A series of 40 ETTs were collected at extubation, with half of the patients having been treated daily with the endOclear® device. Biofilms were quantified from a standardized point on the distal ETT. The patients' standard and biofilm cultures were reviewed. RESULTS The mean hours of intubation for the control group was 135 and for the device group 138. This difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.91). Eleven patients in the device group were found to have pneumonia compared with six in the control group (p = 0.34). Ventilator data after device use showed a mean increase of 29.9 cc in tidal volume and a mean decrease in peak pressures of 0.39 cm H2O. Comparisons between biofilm stage or hours of intubation and a diagnosis of pneumonia found no correlation. Only nine of 40 ETTs had congruence between the microbiata of the biofilm and standard bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid, a divergence rate of 78%. CONCLUSIONS Comparison of the endOclear® group and controls demonstrated a trend toward a higher pneumonia rate in the former. Additionally, the device achieved very small, clinically insignificant, changes in ventilator settings, and no difference was seen in the time on the ventilator. Comparisons between biofilm and standard BAL cultures continue to show the biofilm is more diverse than previously thought. In this study, no statistical significance was found between biofilm stage and the pneumonia rate. This study provides additional evidence that there is no correlation between biofilm stage and duration of intubation.
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- James M Bardes
- 1 Division of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery and Critical Care, Department of Surgery, West Virginia University , Morgantown, West Virginia
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- 2 Division of Pathology, West Virginia University , Morgantown, West Virginia
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- 1 Division of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery and Critical Care, Department of Surgery, West Virginia University , Morgantown, West Virginia
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Baid H. Patient Safety: Identifying and Managing Complications of Mechanical Ventilation. Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am 2016; 28:451-462. [PMID: 28236392 DOI: 10.1016/j.cnc.2016.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Mechanical ventilation is a fundamental aspect of critical care practice to help meet the respiratory needs of critically ill patients. Complications can occur though, as a direct result of being mechanically ventilated, or indirectly because of a secondary process. Preventing, identifying, and managing these complications significantly contribute to the role and responsibilities of critical care nurses in promoting patient safety. This article reviews common ventilator-associated events, including both infectious (eg, ventilator-associated pneumonia) and noninfectious causes (eg, acute respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary edema, pleural effusion, and atelectasis).
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- Heather Baid
- School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton, Westlain House, Village Way, Falmer Campus, Brighton BN1 9PH, UK.
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Reese SM, Kalp EL. Journal Club: Commentary on "A Systematic Approach for Developing a Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention Bundle". Am J Infect Control 2016; 44:1071-2. [PMID: 27471178 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2016.03.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2016] [Accepted: 03/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Sara M Reese
- Department of Patient Safety and Quality, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO.
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- Epidemiology and Infection Prevention, Summit Health, Chambersburg, PA
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