VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA

Course overview

VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA (VAP) OCCURS IN PATIENTS THAT HAVE BEEN ON MECHANICAL VENTILATION FOR MORE THAN 48 HOURS. IT PRESENTS WITH CLINICAL SIGNS THAT INCLUDE PURULENT TRACHEAL DISCHARGE, FEVERS, AND RESPIRATORY DISTRESS IN THE PRESENCE OF MICROORGANISMS. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS THE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM MEMBERS IN COLLABORATING TO PROVIDE WELL-COORDINATED CARE AND ENHANCE OUTCOMES FOR AFFECTED PATIENTS.