Knowledge and Practice of Intensive Care Unit Nurses towards Ventilator Care Bundle to Prevent Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Public Hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2024).
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2024-06-19
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Addis Ababa University
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Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a significant healthcare issue affecting individuals receiving mechanical ventilation. It is a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. VAP can be prevented through ventilator care bundles, which include interventions like bed elevation, oral care, cuff pressure maintenance, sedation vacations, and extubation readiness assessment. Adequate knowledge and practice among healthcare professionals, especially ICU nurses, are crucial
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: ventilator care bundle, knowledge, practice, intensive care unit.