Prevention of Ventilated Associated Pneumonia ​- A Care Bundle Approach

Ventilator-associated pneumonia is an important healthcare-associated infection. Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most commonly encountered hospital-acquired infections in intensive care units and is associated with significant morbidity and high costs of care. VAP occurs when there is a bacterial invasion of the pulmonary system in a patient receiving mechanical ventilation. The primary risk factor is the endotracheal tube itself - it can provide a direct passageway for airborne pathogens into the lungs, or act as a reservoir for pathogens by providing a place for biofilm to form or secretions to pool.

Watch the video conducted with Lakshmi Bhattacharya, Director Nursing, Apollo Hospitals in Kolkata, speaks about core strategies for prevention of ventilated associated Pneumonia. Watch the video to know more. For more information, visit Apollo Hospitals, India - https://goo.gl/k8AmSF

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