[Organization of mechanical ventilation in French Intensive care units].

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To clarify the procedures related to mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit setting: allocation of ventilators, team education, maintenance and reference documents.

Study design

Declarative survey.

Methods

Between September and December 2010, we assessed the assignment and types of ventilators (ICU ventilators, temporary repair ventilators, non-invasive ventilators [NIV], and transportation ventilators), medical and nurse education, maintenance of the ventilators, presence of reference documents. Results are expressed in median/range and proportions.

Results

Among the 62 participating ICUs, a median of 15 ventilators/ICU (range 1-50) was reported with more than one trademark in 47 (76%) units. Specific ventilators were used for NIV in 22 (

SUBMITTER: Montravers P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7126612 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature