Preventing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is the most common infection that intensive care patients acquire during their illness. Up to 30% of intubated patients may develop pneumonia
VAP may have serious consequences. Patients become more ill and are likely to have worsening oxygenation and may deteriorate with circulatory shock and renal failure. There is an associated increase in length of stay in intensive care and perhaps an increased risk of death.
Registration and Access
This course is provided by learnPro. Further information about registration and access can be found at our learnPro information page.
This resource is provided for all Scottish NHS and non-NHS health and social care staff. It is also available for students in Scottish Higher or Further Education Institutions.
Target Audience
- Doctors at consultant, SpR and foundation level
- Nursing staff and allied health professionals working with ventilated patients
- Infection Control Nurses
Learning Outcomes
After completing this programme you will be able to:
- understand the causes of VAP
- understand the harm caused by VAP to patients
- understand how VAP can be prevented
- improve your own practice, preventing VAP
- contribute to clinical teamwork, reducing the occurrence of VAP in your unit
