Effect of ventilator care bundle for pediatric nurses on occurrence of ventilator-associated pneumonia among children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In pediatric intensive care units (PICUs), ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most prevalent infections linked to healthcare. VAP affects 10% of children on mechanical ventilation (MV) and is associated with severe morbidity and mortality. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of the ventilator care bundle (VCB) on the occurrence of VAP among pediatric patients.

Method

A quasi-experimental design was conducted at Cairo University Specialized Pediatric Hospital (CUSPH), including all children who had mechanical ventilation within 24 h. VAP rates were evaluated before and after the implementation of a comprehensive VCB, which included head-of-bed elevation to 30-45°, hand hygiene reinforcement, sterile suctioning and handling of respiratory equipme

SUBMITTER: Khalfallah HD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12060371 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature