"Effects Of Quality Tools Implementation On Reducing The Risk Of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia At El - Mabarah Hospital In Port said Governorate"

Abstract

Background:VAP is still one of the problems facing hospitals and increases the risk of Nosocomial infection (1). VAP has a close association with increased attributable deaths (2).The most common risk factor to VAP the aspiration of contaminated pharyngeal, Accumulation of secretions in the endotracheal tube, Tubes with cuffs made of polyurethane