Role of head‐of‐bed elevation in preventing ventilator‐associated pneumonia bed elevation and pneumonia

Role of head‐of‐bed elevation in preventing ventilator‐associated pneumonia bed elevation and pneumonia

Background Elevating the head of bed (HOB) to 30° to 45° is an evidence‐based recommendation to prevent ventilator‐associated pneumonia (VAP). However, the available scientific data are inconclusive regarding the optimal degree of HOB elevation which is safe and effective for mechanically ventilated...

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Veröffentlicht in:Nursing in critical care 2022-09, Vol.27 (5), p.635-645
Hauptverfasser: Güner, Canan Kaş, Kutlutürkan, Sevinç
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
head of bed elevation
Intensive care
intensive care unit
mechanical ventilation
nursing care
Pneumonia
ventilator associated pneumonia
Ventilators
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Zusammenfassung:Background Elevating the head of bed (HOB) to 30° to 45° is an evidence‐based recommendation to prevent ventilator‐associated pneumonia (VAP). However, the available scientific data are inconclusive regarding the optimal degree of HOB elevation which is safe and effective for mechanically ventilated patients. Aims and objectives To investigate the impact a of semirecumbent position at 30° and 45°on the development of VAP as compared with aHOB elevation to
ISSN:1362-1017
1478-5153
DOI:10.1111/nicc.12633