NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Background. Ventilator‐associated pneumonia (VAP) is associated with increased mortality, prolonged length of hospital stay and increased healthcare costs in critically ill patients. Guidelines recommend a semi‐recumbent position (30º to 45º) for preventing VAP among patients requiring mechanical ventilation.

Detailed explanation-2: -The experts RECOMMEND to elevate the head of the bed of mechanically ventilated patients to a 20 to 45° position and preferably in a ≥30° position as long as it is does not pose risks and conflicts with other nursing tasks, medical interventions or with patients’ wishes. VAP: ventilator-associated pneumonia.