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We use the IHI VAP bundle.
See here for details: http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/CriticalCare/IntensiveCare/ImprovementStories/ReducingVentilatorAssociatedPneumoniaOwensboro.htm
By using this bundle, our hospitals have seen a >90% decrease in VAP over an 18 month period. It's a very nurse-friendly approach to the problem.
I work in a CCU/ICU department and we used to use the bundles but it was thought this was too much of an expense. So now we are using a modified bundle and chlorhexadine (Peridex) mixed with mouth moisturizer. I am just curious if any other facilites are using anything like this and if so how often....Thanks
WSH-RN
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I would like to know how you guys are handling VAP in your units? What is your pro-active approach to VAP. Do you have many/any occurrences?
Thanks!!
WSH