Dimensions of critical care nursing : DCCN
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Dimens Crit Care Nurs · Nov 2010
ReviewSubglottic secretion aspiration in the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia: a review of the literature.
Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a common nosocomial infection that results in both negative patient outcomes and increased health care costs. Recently, many efforts have been targeted at ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention, including the practice of subglottic secretion aspiration. ⋯ Despite these findings, this practice is limited in clinical settings. This clinical practice should be implemented in individuals requiring mechanical ventilation to reduce the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia.