Table 4 Interventions to prevent VAP in Neonates
From: Prevention and treatment of neonatal nosocomial infections
Definite or probable benefit | Unclear benefit |
|---|---|
Caregiver education | Oral care with antiseptic or colostrum |
Hand hygiene | Elevation of head of bed |
Wear gloves when in contact with secretions | In-Line (closed) suctioning |
Minimize days of ventilation | Â |
Prevent unplanned extubation-avoid reintubation | Â |
Suction orophaynx | Â |
Prevent gastric distension | Â |
Change ventilator circuit only when visibly soiled or malfunctioning | Â |
Remove condensate from ventilator circuit frequently | Â |