Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) (SHEA)

UMHS Department:

Infection Prevention and Epidemiology

4A Nursing Unit

6A Nursing Unit

Trauma Burn Center

Cardiac Surgery

8B Nursing Unit

4C Nursing Unit

Thoracic Surgery

Link to Web:

http://www.shea-online.org/images/patients/large-print/New_Logo_VAP_largertext.pdf

Subjects:

Hospital Acquired Infection

Document Type:

Diseases and Conditions

Format:

Population:

Languages:

Physical Description:

1 page handout

Description:

The handout describes Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and what caregivers can do to prevent it in a hospital setting and at home.

Keywords:

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, VAP, Infection Control

Publication or Revision Year:

2014

Cover Sheet:

Yes

Writing Team Contact:

Lisa Sturm,