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Table 4 Direct observation at the intensive care unit

From: Assessment of knowledge and implementation practices of the ventilator acquired pneumonia (VAP) bundle in the intensive care unit of a private hospital

VAP bundle component

Direct observation (N = 16)

TMC 2017 (%)

Head of bed elevation

16

100

Subglottic secretion drainage

16

100

Daily assessment of readiness to extubate

11

34.6

Use of DVT prophylaxis

12

71.5

Use of closed suctioning system

16

100

Oral care

16

100

Color coding

16

100

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Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control

ISSN: 2047-2994

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