Ventilator-Associated Complications on Length of Stay and Antibiotic Use in Patients in Intensive Care Units

 October 16

by Jonathan Downham

Ventilator-Associated Complications on Length of Stay and Antibiotic Use in Patients in Intensive Care Units

Surveillance for VAP is subjective and labor intensive. VAC is an objective measure which can be readily obtained from electronic records. It is associated with adverse outcomes and increased broad-spectrum antibiotic usage. VAC may be a useful surveillance tool. The utility of VAC prevention bundles merits assessment....link here
 Previous Article
Next Article

share this

Related Posts

Hypophosphatemia in Critical Care

Summary:In this episode, we spotlight a stealthy ICU disruptor — hypophosphataemia. Based on a 2024 narrative review in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, we explore why phosphate matters, how it goes missing in critically ill patients, and why you should care even when it’s just “a little low.”What’s Covered:The vital role of phosphate in energy,

Read More

Mobilisation in Critical Care- Barriers and Culture

Mobilisation in the ICU raises two big questions: is it safe, and will staff embrace it?In this discussion, Jonathan explores both sides of the story:Safety first:Large prevalence studies show mobilisation is happening, though often inconsistently.A systematic review of 1,800+ sessions found serious adverse events in only 0.6% — most minor and short-lived.Even patients on CRRT can safely mobilise

Read More