To analyse whether the availability of written standards for management of mechanically ventilated patients and/or the existence of a surveillance system for cases of ventilation-associated pneumonia (VAP) are positively associated with compliance with 6 well-established VAP prevention measures.

Impact of availability of guidelines and active surveillance in reducing the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in Europe and worldwide

Tacconelli, Evelina;
2014-01-01

Abstract

To analyse whether the availability of written standards for management of mechanically ventilated patients and/or the existence of a surveillance system for cases of ventilation-associated pneumonia (VAP) are positively associated with compliance with 6 well-established VAP prevention measures.
2014
Europe; Female; Global Health; Guideline Adherence; Health Care Surveys; Humans; Incidence; Male; Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated; Practice Patterns, Physicians'; Surveys and Questionnaires; Population Surveillance; Practice Guidelines as Topic
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