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COMBAT VAT: Preventing Pediatric Ventilator-Associated Tracheitis

Author(s): Krista Finley, BSN, RN, Jessica Olsen, BSN, RN, CCRN, Caitlyn Romoser, MSN, RN

CERP A 0.40

Expires Jun 06, 2027

Topics: Pulmonary

Population: Adult

Role: Staff

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Activity Summary

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and ventilator-associated tracheitis (VAT) are common complications of mechanical ventilation, but VAT prevention is often overlooked to focus on VAP. Our CSI team created an evidence-based VAT prevention bundle using the mnemonic COMBAT VAT ― Change equipment, Oral care, Maintain closed circuit, Bed elevation And Thorough hand hygiene. Six months post-implementation of the COMBAT VAT bundle, the CICU had achieved a 37% decrease in VATs and a 14% decrease in CLABSIs.

Objectives

  • Discuss key concepts of a direct care nurse unit change project
  • Apply tools and methods shared in their own unit

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