It is difficult to establish the true rates of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), but very important to do so. VAP is a major cause of increased time on ventilators, more critical…

Ventilators save patients' lives. Mechanical ventilation, in fact, helps critical care patients breathe when they cannot do so on their own. But unfortunately, they can be associated with complications including…

Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is the leading cause of mortality in intensive care units, (1) according to a study in the Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials. Here are eight steps for infection…

A key part of caring for patients on respiratory systems is constant vigilance and excellent care of their breathing tubes and catheters in order to prevent ventilator-associated events (VAE). A…

Endotracheal suctioning is often necessary for ventilated patients, but it comes with significant risks ranging from respiratory distress to cardiac arrhythmias to hypertension, according to a 2009 study in Pediatric Critical…