Implementation of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Clinical Guideline (Bundle)

BackgroundVentilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and its prevention is a significant concern for ventilated patients in the intensive care unit.MethodsRetrospective chart review that evaluated VAP rates from August and September 2010 (control group). In addition, a chart review evaluated VAP rates from August through September 2011 (experimental group).OutcomesImplementation of the VAP bundle will decrease ventilator days, length of stay (LOS), and VAP rates. The variables include age, ventilator days, LOS.DesignSingle center retrospective chart review in a combined surgical and medical ICUConclusionThis study provided evidence that the implementation of a VAP bundle reduced LOS.