Polymyxin flushes for endotracheal tube suction catheters in extremely low birth-weight infants: Any benefit in preventing ventilator-associated events?
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2022.253
Abstract: We report that receipt of polymyxin B endotracheal tube suction catheter flushes did not reduce the incidence of pediatric ventilator-associated events (PedVAE) in infants weighing read more here.
Keywords: associated events; endotracheal tube; extremely low; ventilator associated ... See more keywords
Reducing Ventilator-Associated Events: A Quality Improvement Project.
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DOI: 10.4037/ccn2022866
Abstract: BACKGROUND Mechanical ventilation is lifesaving therapy in intensive care units but can increase patients' risk for ventilator-associated events. These events are associated with longer intensive care unit and hospital stays, more ventilator days, and increased… read more here.
Keywords: quality improvement; ventilator; associated events; care ... See more keywords
The Role of Specialty Tubes in Preventing Ventilator-Associated Events
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DOI: 10.4187/respcare.07048
Abstract: There have been many innovations to the standard endotracheal tube over the years, many of which were intended to reduce the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Ventilator-associated events are associated with the objective outcomes of… read more here.
Keywords: ventilator associated; associated events; role; ventilator ... See more keywords