ASSESSING ICU NURSES’ KNOWLEDGE IN PREVENTION OF VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA
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Background: Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a prevalent healthcare-associated infection in intensive care units (ICUs), significantly increasing patient morbidity, mortality, duration of hospitalization, and overall healthcare costs. ICU nurses are the frontline caregivers for ventilated patients and play a pivotal role in VAP prevention through the implementation of evidence-based protocols.
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Dr. Meenal Mahajan
Post Graduate, Department of Anaesthesiology, SSIMS and RC, Davangere
Dr. Kiran B. R
Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, SSIMS and RC, Davangere