aAnnotated Bibliography Bouadma‚ L.‚ Deslandes‚ E.‚ Lolom‚ I.‚ Le Corre‚ B.‚ Mourvillier‚ B.‚ Regnier‚ B.‚ Porcher‚ R.‚ Wolff‚ M.‚ & Lucet‚ J-C. (2010). Long-term impact of a multifaceted prevention program on ventilator-associated pneumonia in a medical intensive care unit. Oxford Journals of Medicine. Clinical Infectious Diseases. Vol. 51. Iss. 10. p. 1115-1122. Christensen‚ R.‚ Henry‚ E.‚ Baer‚ V.‚ Hoang‚ N.‚ Snow‚ G.‚ Rigby‚ G.‚ & Eggert‚ L. (2010). A low-sodium solution for
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November 2009‚ Vol. 25‚ No. 2 SAJCC ARTICLE 44 Prevention and management of ventilator-associated pneumonia – the Care Bundle approach Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care‚ Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town R Gillespie‚ MSc (Nursing) Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)‚ defined as pneumonia occurring >48 - 72 hours after endotracheal intubation‚ is the most common and fatal nosocomial infection of intensive care. Risk factors include both impaired
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Decreasing ventilator-associated pneumonia in adult intensive care units using the Institute for Healthcare Improvement bundle Title of the Article: The tittle of the article “Decreasing ventilator-associated pneumonia in adult intensive care units using the Institute for Healthcare Improvement bundle” is clearly identifying the purpose of the study. It is well illustrated the dependent and independent variables and the study population as well. The dependent variable was Ventilator- Associated
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numbers flush right in header The shortened title is flush left in the header of every page thereafter Note title page is page 1 Shortened title is a maximum 50 characters‚ all capitalized Nursing Interventions that Decrease the Incidence of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia John Doe Jacksonville University June 28‚ 2011 Title is centered in the top ½ of the title page – does not exceed 12 words JU modifies APA by including a date Text should be double-spaced Single spacing can only be used as
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What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick. You may cough‚ run a fever‚ and have a hard time breathing. For most people‚ pneumonia can be treated at home. It often clears up in two to three weeks‚ but older adults‚ babies‚ and people with other diseases can become very ill. They may need to be in the hospital. You can get pneumonia in your daily life‚ such as at school or work. This is called community-associated pneumonia. You can also get it when you are in a
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Title: Does elevating the head of the bed reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)? Introduction: According to Polit and Beck (2012‚p.3) “research is a systematic review inquiry that uses disciplined methods to answer a question or solve problems. The ultimate goal of research is to develop‚ improve and expand knowledge”. Research in nursing can produce new knowledge into nursing practice‚ develop and improve methods of caring and trial the efficacy of care (Gerrish‚ K and Lacey
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there was a ventilator connected between Dr.Roylott’s and Julia’s room. During Holmes investigation he discovers clamps on a bed. One of the last significant clues was the discovery that Julia’s bed was clamped to the floor. Holmes connected the bed with the dummy bell pull he has found earlier. From there he realized‚ “... That the bed
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What is a Tracheostomy? Alex Lopez English 10 Mr. Glavin 6 June 2013 Lopez i Outline THESIS: The everyday living of a tracheostomy and ventilator patient consists of the care that is needed‚ the risks that are taken‚ and how it affects life. I. What is a tracheostomy? A. A tracheostomy is an opening of the windpipe done surgically‚ called a stoma. B. A tube‚ known as a trach‚ is inserted through the stoma allowing
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NURSING PRACTICE NANCY STYNCHULA‚ BSN‚ RN OCTOBER 6‚ 2010 INTRODUCTION Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is the second most common infection that patients develop while in the hospital and the leading cause of death due to hospital acquired infections (Augustyn‚ 2007). Hospital acquired infections are also known as nosocomial infections. VAP usually happens when patients are on mechanical ventilation (the ventilator) for over 48 hours. VAP is costly because it increases the hospital length
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i VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA: EDUCATION AND PREVENTION A RESEARCH PAPER SUBMITTED TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE MASTER OF SCIENCE BY MEGHAN CROCKETT BSN‚ RN‚ CMSRN DR. NAGIA ALI - ADVISOR BALL STATE UNIVERSITY MUNCIE‚ IN DECEMBER 2011 Table of Contents Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………….….....i Abstract.……………………………………….……………………………………...….iii Chapter I………………………………………………………………………...………....1 Introduction…………………………………………….…………………………
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