Implementation of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

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Authors

Tasnim Sinuff · Sunnybrook Health Science Centre

John Muscedere · Queen's University

Deborah J. Cook · McMaster University

Peter Dodek · Providence Health Care

William E. Anderson · Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

Sean Keenan · Royal Columbian Hospital

Gordon Wood ·

Abstract

A 2-yr multifaceted intervention to enhance ventilator-associated pneumonia guideline uptake was associated with a significant increase in guideline concordance and a reduction in ventilator-associated pneumonia rates.

Topics & Keywords

Nosocomial Infections in ICU Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Critical Care Medicine

Volume 41, Issue 1, pp. 15-23

DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0b013e318265e874

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