2021, Vol. 4, Issue 4, Part B
Effectiveness of ventilator bundle in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia, A quasi-experimental study
Author(s): Dr. T Jaya Prakash and Dr. GP Swamy
Abstract: Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in intensive care units. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a ventilator bundle in preventing VAP among patients on mechanical ventilation.
Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted over one year in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Sambhram Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolar, fifty patients were divided into experimental (n=25) and control (n=25) groups. The experimental group received the ventilator bundle, while the control group received routine care. VAP was assessed using the modified Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score.
Results: The experimental group exhibited a significant reduction in VAP severity, with 28% showing no infection and only 12% experiencing severe infection compared to 0% and 68% in the control group, respectively. Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference in post-test scores (p ≤ 0.05), confirming the effectiveness of the ventilator bundle.
Conclusion: The ventilator bundle significantly reduced the incidence and severity of VAP. Implementing such evidence-based interventions in ICU settings can enhance patient outcomes and reduce healthcare-associated infections.
DOI: 10.33545/26643766.2021.v4.i4b.519
Pages: 108-111 | Views: 185 | Downloads: 67
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How to cite this article:
Dr. T Jaya Prakash, Dr. GP Swamy. Effectiveness of ventilator bundle in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia, A quasi-experimental study. Int J Med Anesthesiology 2021;4(4):108-111. DOI: 10.33545/26643766.2021.v4.i4b.519
