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Cezar FS, Jacober FC, Gonçalves HAG, Cantarini KV, de Oliveira CF. Profile of patients in private home care who developed ventilator-associated pneumonia. Rev Bras Enferm 2024; 77:e20230146. [PMID: 39082534 PMCID: PMC11290723 DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES to analyze the profile and clinical outcomes of patients who developed Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) in private home care and to compare the incidence with national data. METHODS this was a retrospective study with data collected from July 2021 to June 2022 from patient records at a private clinic. Patients using intermittent ventilation or without ventilatory support were excluded. RESULTS the utilization rate of mechanical ventilation was 15.9%. The incidence density of pneumonia in pediatrics was 2.2 cases per 1000 ventilation-days and in adults was 1.7 cases per 1000 ventilation-days, figures lower than those reported by the National Health Surveillance Agency. There were 101 episodes of pneumonia in 73 patients, predominantly male (65.8%), adults (53.4%), and those with neurological diseases (57.5%). The treatment regimen predominantly took place at home (80.2%), and there was one death. CONCLUSIONS patients in home care showed a low incidence and mortality rate from ventilator-associated pneumonia.
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Messer B, Armstrong AD, Lane ND, Robb A, Bullock RE. Exhaled gases and the potential for cross-infection via noninvasive ventilation machines. ERJ Open Res 2022; 8:00109-2022. [PMID: 35795308 PMCID: PMC9251366 DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00109-2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Use of long-term ventilation (LTV) benefits patients with a diverse range of conditions, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy, motor neurone disease and scoliosis [1]. Patients with pulmonary disease as well as neuromuscular disease can benefit from LTV. COPD patients treated with LTV experience a reduction in hospital admissions and the use of LTV in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients is increasing [2, 3]. Guidelines suggest that exhaled gases do not reach the outlet of noninvasive ventilators in clinical use. In this study, when tidal volumes exceeded 800 mL, exhaled gases did reach the ventilator, leading to a risk of cross-infection between users.https://bit.ly/3EdvtY6
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Sobala R, Carlin H, Fretwell T, Shakir S, Cattermole K, Royston A, McCallion P, Davison J, Lumb J, Tedd H, Messer B, De Soyza A. An observational study of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in adult long-term ventilation. ERJ Open Res 2022; 8:00687-2021. [PMID: 35449759 PMCID: PMC9016266 DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00687-2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introduction Pseudomonas aeruginosa increases morbidity and mortality in respiratory disease. To date the long-term ventilation population does not have clear guidelines regarding its management. Method We undertook a retrospective observational study in a regional long-term ventilation population (837 patients). We defined the primary outcome as P. aeruginosa isolation. In addition positive cultures for copathogens (Serratia, Proteus species, Stenotrophomonas, Burkholderia cepacia complex and nontuberculous mycobacteria) were recorded. Logistic regression and odds ratios were calculated. Results 17.6% of the cohort isolated P. aeruginosa, and this pathogen was cultured more frequently in patients with a tracheostomy (logistic regression coefficient 2.90, p≤0.0001) and cystic fibrosis/bronchiectasis (logistic regression coefficient 2.48, p≤0.0001). 6.3% of patients were ventilated via tracheostomy. In the P. aeruginosa positive cohort 46.9% of patients were treated with a long-term macrolide, 36.7% received a nebulised antibiotic and 21.1% received both. Tracheostomised P. aeruginosa positive patients received a nebulised antibiotic more frequently (OR 2.63, 95% CI 1.23–5.64, p=0.013). Copathogens were isolated in 33.3% of the P. aeruginosa cohort. In this cohort patients with a tracheostomy grew a copathogen more frequently than those without (OR 2.75, 95% CI 1.28–5.90). Conclusions P. aeruginosa isolation is common within the adult long-term ventilation population and is significantly associated with tracheostomy, cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. Further research and international guidelines are needed to establish the prognostic impact of P. aeruginosa and to guide on antimicrobial management. The increased risk of P. aeruginosa should be considered when contemplating long-term ventilation via tracheostomy. Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolation is common (17%) in long-term ventilated adults and significantly associated with tracheostomy, cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. Tracheostomy patients with P. aeruginosa isolates culture copathogens more frequently.https://bit.ly/3vvxBbB
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- Ruth Sobala
- North East Assisted Ventilation Service, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Trust, Newcastle, UK
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- North East Assisted Ventilation Service, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Trust, Newcastle, UK
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- North East Assisted Ventilation Service, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Trust, Newcastle, UK
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- North East Assisted Ventilation Service, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Trust, Newcastle, UK
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- North East Assisted Ventilation Service, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Trust, Newcastle, UK
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- North East Assisted Ventilation Service, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Trust, Newcastle, UK
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- North East Assisted Ventilation Service, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Trust, Newcastle, UK
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- North East Assisted Ventilation Service, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Trust, Newcastle, UK.,These authors contributed equally
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- North East Assisted Ventilation Service, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Trust, Newcastle, UK.,Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, UK.,Population Health Science Institutes, Newcastle University, Newcastle, UK.,These authors contributed equally
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Phuaksaman C, Niyomkarn W, Somboon P, Boonjindasup W, Hantragool S, Sritippayawan S. Long-term Outcomes of Pediatric Tracheostomy Home Care in a Limited Resource Setting of Professional Home Nurse. HOME HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/10848223221082661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Long-term outcomes of pediatric patients with a tracheostomy in developing countries where professional home nurse is not accessible has rarely been reported. We, therefore, investigated the prevalence and associating factors of long-term outcomes in these children. Retrospective chart review was conducted in 85 tracheostomized children who were discharged to home during January 2012 to December 2020. Tracheostomy home care was provided by caregivers who completed the tracheostomy home care program. Prevalence of unplanned readmission with acute respiratory problems within 30 days after the first hospital discharge was 17.6%. Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) after hospital discharge was found in 72.9% (median frequency of 1.0 episode/case/year). Among 80 children who had surveillance airway endoscopy, 46.3% demonstrated late tracheostomy-related airway complications. Independent factor associated with late tracheostomy-related airway complications was a follow-up period longer than 1 year. Decannulation success was found in 21.2%. Most of them had tracheostomy for their upper airway anomalies. The mortality rate was 7%. Most of them died from their underlying diseases. In conclusion, pediatric tracheostomy home care undertaken by caregivers is feasible in developing countries where home nurse is not available. The prevalence of unplanned readmission with acute respiratory problems within 30 days after hospital discharge and late tracheostomy-related airway complications were comparable with those reported in developed countries. However, we still had a high prevalence of post-tracheostomy LRTI which was a challenging problem that needed to be investigated and resolved.
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Hoeppchen I, Walter C, Berger S, Brandauer A, Freywald N, Kutschar P, Lex KM, Strobl A, Gnass I. Hygiene management for long-term ventilated persons in the home health care setting: a scoping review. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:244. [PMID: 35197063 PMCID: PMC8864850 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07643-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Evidence and recommendations for hygiene management in home mechanical ventilation (HMV) are rare. In Germany, few regionally limited studies show poor hygiene management or a lack of its implementation. This scoping review of international literature identified the evidence in hygiene management for ventilated patients in the home care setting which has to be implemented for infection prevention and control. Methods A review of international literature was conducted in CINAHL, PubMed and Web of Science. The search focused on four key domains: HMV, hygiene management, home care setting, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Data of included studies were extracted using a data charting sheet. Extracted data were assigned to the categories (1) study description, (2) setting and participants, and (3) hygiene management. Results From 1,718 reviewed articles, n = 8 studies met inclusion criteria. All included studies had a quantitative study design. The approaches were heterogeneous due to different settings, study populations and types of ventilation performed. Regarding aspects of hygiene management, most evidence was found for infectious critical activities (n = 5), quality management for hygiene (n = 4), and training and education (n = 4). This review identified research gaps concerning kitchen hygiene, relatives and visitors of HMV patients, and waste management (n = 0). Discussion Overall evidence was rather scarce. Consequently, this review could not answer all underlying research questions. No evidence was found for measures in hygiene management relating to ventilated patients’ relatives. Evidence for kitchen hygiene, waste management and interaction with relatives is available for inpatient care settings. However, this may not be transferable to outpatient care. Binding legal requirements and audits may help regulate the implementation of HMV hygiene measures. Conclusion Infection control programmes included qualified personnel, hygiene plans, and standards for MRSA and multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO). The appropriateness of hygiene management measures for outpatient care is the basis for their application in practice. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12913-022-07643-w.
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- Isabel Hoeppchen
- Institute of Nursing Science and Practice, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg, Austria
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- Institute of Nursing Science and Practice, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg, Austria.
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- Institute of Nursing Science and Practice, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg, Austria
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- Institute of Nursing Science and Practice, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg, Austria
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- Institute of Nursing Science and Practice, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg, Austria
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- Institute of Nursing Science and Practice, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg, Austria
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- Institute of Nursing Science and Practice, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg, Austria
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- Institute of Nursing Science and Practice, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg, Austria
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- Institute of Nursing Science and Practice, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg, Austria
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Yuan N, Sterni LM. Outpatient Care of the Ventilator Dependent Child. Respir Med 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-3749-3_8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Shang J, Ma C, Poghosyan L, Dowding D, Stone P. The prevalence of infections and patient risk factors in home health care: a systematic review. Am J Infect Control 2014; 42:479-84. [PMID: 24656786 PMCID: PMC4438760 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2013.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2013] [Revised: 12/19/2013] [Accepted: 12/19/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Home health care (HHC) has been the fastest growing health care sector for the past 3 decades. The uncontrolled home environment, increased use of indwelling devices, and the complexity of illnesses among HHC patients lead to increased risk for infections. METHODS A systematic review of studies evaluating infection prevalence and risk factors among adult patients who received HHC services was conducted and guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Literature was searched using Medline, PubMed, and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health as well as hand searching. Two reviewers independently assessed study quality using validated quality assessment checklists. RESULTS Twenty-five studies met the inclusion criteria and were reviewed. The infection rates and identified risk factors for infections varied dramatically between studies. In general, patients receiving home parental nutrition treatments had higher infection rates than patients receiving home infusion therapy. The identified risk factors were limited by small sample sizes and other methodologic flaws. CONCLUSIONS Establishing a surveillance system for HHC infections, identifying patients at high risk for infections, tailoring HHC and patient education based on patient living conditions, and facilitating communication between different health care facilities will enhance infection control in HHC settings. Future studies should use a nationally representative sample and multivariate analysis for the identification of risk factors for infections.
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- National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators, University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS
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- Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, NY
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Shang J, Ma C, Poghosyan L, Dowding D, Stone P. The prevalence of infections and patient risk factors in home health care: a systematic review. Am J Infect Control 2014. [PMID: 24656786 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2013.12.018.] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Home health care (HHC) has been the fastest growing health care sector for the past 3 decades. The uncontrolled home environment, increased use of indwelling devices, and the complexity of illnesses among HHC patients lead to increased risk for infections. METHODS A systematic review of studies evaluating infection prevalence and risk factors among adult patients who received HHC services was conducted and guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Literature was searched using Medline, PubMed, and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health as well as hand searching. Two reviewers independently assessed study quality using validated quality assessment checklists. RESULTS Twenty-five studies met the inclusion criteria and were reviewed. The infection rates and identified risk factors for infections varied dramatically between studies. In general, patients receiving home parental nutrition treatments had higher infection rates than patients receiving home infusion therapy. The identified risk factors were limited by small sample sizes and other methodologic flaws. CONCLUSIONS Establishing a surveillance system for HHC infections, identifying patients at high risk for infections, tailoring HHC and patient education based on patient living conditions, and facilitating communication between different health care facilities will enhance infection control in HHC settings. Future studies should use a nationally representative sample and multivariate analysis for the identification of risk factors for infections.
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- National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators, University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS
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- Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, NY
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Crnich CJ, Drinka P. Medical device-associated infections in the long-term care setting. Infect Dis Clin North Am 2012; 26:143-64. [PMID: 22284381 DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2011.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Indwelling medical devices are increasingly used in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). These devices place residents at a heightened risk for infection and colonization and infection with multidrug-resistant organisms. Understanding the risk and pathogenesis of infection associated with commonly used medical devices can help facilitate appropriate therapy. Programs to minimize unnecessary use of indwelling medical devices in residents and maximize staff adherence to infection control and maintenance procedures are essential features of a LTCF infection prevention program. LTCFs that provide care for large numbers of residents with indwelling medical devices should routinely perform surveillance for device-related infections and develop systems for assessing the safety and efficacy of newly introduced device-related technology.
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- Christopher J Crnich
- Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, 1685 Highland Avenue, 5217 MFCB, Madison, WI 53705,
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Masotti P, McColl MA, Green M. Adverse events experienced by homecare patients: a scoping review of the literature. Int J Qual Health Care 2010; 22:115-25. [PMID: 20147333 DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzq003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The paper summarizes the results of a scoping review that focused on the occurrence of adverse events experienced by homecare patients. DATA SOURCES The literature search covered published and grey literature between 1998 and 2007. Databases searched included: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and EBM REVIEWS including the Cochrane Library, AGELINE, the National Patient Safety Foundation Bibliography, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Patient Safety Net bibliography. STUDY SELECTION Papers included research studies, review articles, policy papers, opinion articles and legal briefs. Inclusion criteria were: (i) homecare directed services provided in the home by healthcare professionals or caregivers; (ii) addressed a characteristic relevant to patient experienced adverse events (e.g. occurrences, rates, definitions, prevention or outcomes); and (iii) were in English. Data extraction A pool of 1007 articles was reduced to 168 after analysis. Data were charted according to six categories: definitions, rates, causes, consequences, interventions and policy. RESULTS Eight categories emerged: adverse drug events, line-related, technology-related, infections and urinary catheters, wounds, falls, studies reporting multiple rates and other. Reported overall rates of adverse events ranged from 3.5 to 15.1% with higher rates for specific types. Few intervention studies were found. Adverse events were commonly associated with communication problems. Policy suggestions included the need to improve assessments, monitoring, education, coordination and communication. CONCLUSION A standardized definition of adverse events in the homecare setting is needed. Prospective cohort studies are needed to improve estimates and intervention studies should be undertaken to reduce the risk that homecare patients will experience adverse events.
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- Paul Masotti
- Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, Queen's University, Kingston, ONT, Canada.
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Walkey AJ, Reardon CC, Sulis CA, Nace RN, Joyce-Brady M. Epidemiology of ventilator-associated pneumonia in a long-term acute care hospital. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2009; 30:319-24. [PMID: 19245314 DOI: 10.1086/596103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To characterize the epidemiology and microbiology of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH). DESIGN Retrospective study of prospectively identified cases of VAP. SETTING Single-center, 207-bed LTACH with the capacity to house 42 patients requiring mechanical ventilation, evaluated from April 1, 2006, through January 31, 2008. METHODS Data on the occurrence of VAP were collected prospectively as part of routine infection surveillance at Radius Specialty Hospital. After March 2006, Radius Specialty Hospital implemented a bundle of interventions for the prevention of VAP (hereafter referred to as the VAP-bundle approach). A case of VAP was defined as a patient who required mechanical ventilation at Radius Specialty Hospital for at least 48 hours before any symptoms of pneumonia appeared and who met the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria for VAP. Sputum samples were collected from a tracheal aspirate if there was clinical suspicion of VAP, and these samples were semiquantitatively cultured. RESULTS During the 22-month study period, 23 cases of VAP involving 19 patients were associated with 157 LTACH admissions (infection rate, 14.6%), corresponding to a rate of 1.67 cases per 1,000 ventilator-days, which is a 56% reduction from the VAP rate of 3.8 cases per 1,000 ventilator-days reported before the implementation of the VAP-bundle approach (P< .001). Microbiological data were available for 21 (91%) of 23 cases of VAP. Cases of VAP in the LTACH were frequently polymicrobial (mean number +/- SD, 1.78+/-1.0 pathogens per case of VAP), and 20 (95%) of 21 cases of VAP had at least 1 pathogen (Pseudomonas species, Acinetobacter species, gram-negative bacilli resistant to more than 3 antibiotics, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) cultured from a sputum sample. LTACH patients with VAP were more likely to have a neurological reason for ventilator dependence, compared with LTACH patients without VAP (69.6% of cases of VAP vs 39% of cases of respiratory failure; P= .014). In addition, patients with VAP had a longer length of LTACH stay, compared with patients without VAP (median length of stay, 131 days vs 39 days; P= .002). In 6 (26%) of 23 cases of VAP, the patient was eventually weaned from use of mechanical ventilation. Of the 19 patients with VAP, 1 (5%) did not survive the LTACH stay. CONCLUSIONS The VAP rate in the LTACH is lower than the VAP rate reported in acute care hospitals. Cases of VAP in the LTACH were frequently polymicrobial and were associated with multidrug-resistant pathogens and increased length of stay. The guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that are aimed at reducing cases of VAP appear to be effective if applied in the LTACH setting.
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- Allan J Walkey
- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts 02118, USA
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