Reducing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Through Advanced Oral-Dental Care: A 48-Month Study
Garcia R, Jendresky L, Colbert L, Bailey A, Zaman M, Majumder M
AJCC
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The effect of a comprehensive oral care protocol on patients at risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia
Schleder B, Stott K, Lloyd RC
Journal of Advocate Health Care, Spr/Sum 2002;4(1):27-30.
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A review of the possible role of oral and dental colonization on the occurrence of health care-associated pneumonia: underappreciated risk and a call for interventions.
Garcia R
American Journal of Infection Control. Nov 2005;33(9):527-41.
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Bacterial growth in secretions and on suctioning equipment of orally intubated patients: a pilot study
Sole ML, Poalillo FE, Byers JF, Ludy JE
American Journal of Critical Care. Mar 2002;11(2):141-9.
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Oral care interventions in critical care: frequency and documentation
Grap MJ, Munro CL, Ashtiani B, Bryant S
American Journal of Critical Care. Mar 2003;12(2):113-8; discussion 119.
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Colonization of dental plaques: a reservoir of respiratory pathogens for hospital-acquired pneumonia in institutionalized elders
El-Solh AA, Pietrantoni C, Bhat A, Okada M, Zambon J, Aquilina A, Berbary E
Chest. Nov 2004;126:1575-1582.
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NV-HAP Posters
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Non-Ventilator Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (NV-HAP) in the ICU: Incidence and Prevention
Quinn B, Baker D, Parise C
Poster Presented at AACN-NTI (Amer Assoc of Critical Care Nurses/National Teaching Institute), 2013
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Aspiration Pneumonia: Aspiration Precaution Bundle
Johnson L, Maddox P, Rockhold T
Poster presented at AMSN’s 18th Annual Convention, September 2009
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VAP Posters
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Oral care of the mechanically ventilated patient: you can make a difference in five minutes
Schleder B, Lloyd R, Stott K
Poster Presented at State of Illinois Critical Care Conference, Mar 2002.
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A Comprehensive Oral Care Program Reduces Rates of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Intensive Care Unit Patients
Hutchins K, Karras G, MD, Erwin J, Sullivan K
Poster presented at 2008 APIC Annual Conference: June 15-19, 2008
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Sustained Reduction in Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Using a Two-Hospital, Multidisciplinary Approach that Includes Oral Care and Regular Staff Education
Lipke V, Carman B
Poster presented at 2008 APIC Annual Conference: June 15-19, 2008
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Prevention of Hospital-Associated Pneumonia Using a Comprehensive Oral Hygiene Protocol
Jean Orr C, Mitchell, M
Poster presented at 2008 APIC Annual Conference: June 15-19, 2008
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Professional organizations are now recognizing comprehensive oral care as key to addressing VAP and HAP:
SAFER HEALTHCARE NOW! (SHN)1
“In summary VAP is a common problem in Canadian ICUs, which is associated with poor outcomes, in vulnerable critically ill patient populations. There are evidence-based practices that can reduce the incidence of VAP; implementation of these practices have been effective in reducing VAP and its associated sequelae. Although it is often argued that in the Canadian Healthcare system money is not saved by improving efficiency (because each discharged patient is replaced by a new patient with comparable overall costs), our incentive to reduce VAP should be directed towards liberating wasted ICU and hospital days, thus improving ICU access for other patients in need.”
Oral Care and Decontamination with Chlorhexidine
“Oropharyngeal colonization as well as colonization of dental plaque have been identified as risk factors for VAP as there is high concordance between the bacteria isolated from the oropharyngeal cavity or the dental plaque and those recovered from tracheal aspirates.”
AACN
Procedure Manual for Critical Care — Oral Care Interventions, 2005,
“Assess oral cavity and lips every 8 hours, and perform oral care every 2 to 4 hours and as needed.† With oral care, assess for buildup of plaque on teeth or potential infection related to oral abscess.”
“Perform oral hygiene, using pediatric or adult (soft) toothbrush, at least twice a day. Gently brush patient’s teeth to clean and remove plaque from teeth.”†
“In addition to brushing twice daily, use oral swabs with a 1.5% hydrogen peroxide solution to clean mouth every 2 to 4 hours.”†
“With each cleansing, apply a mouth moisturizer to the oral mucosa and lips to keep tissue moist.”†
“Suction oral cavity/pharynx frequently.”††
“Antiseptic oral rinses (chlorhexidine, cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), added after brushing or done in conjunction with comprehensive oral care did achieve elimination of VAP. (Level B)”
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia – How-to Guide
- Elevation of the Head of the Bed
- Daily “Sedation Vacations” and Assessment of Readiness to Extubate
- Peptic Ulcer Disease Prophylaxis
- Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis
- Daily Oral Care with Chlorhexidine
CDC
Guidelines for Preventing Healthcare–Associated Pneumonia, 2003
CDC, MMWR. March 26, 2004;53(RR03);1-36.
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APIC
2009 Guide to the Elimination of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia2
Key prevention strategies:
- Perform routine antiseptic mouth care
Example mouth care and documentation form includes the following:
- Brush teeth q12°
- Provide oral care every 2 to 4 hours with antiseptic
- Apply mouth moisturizer to oral mucosa and lips
- Suction orally as necessary
Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)3
A Compendium of Strategies to Prevent Healthcare- Associated Infections in Acute Care Hospitals
Strategies to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Acute Care Hospitals
“Perform regular antiseptic oral care in accordance with product guidelines”4,5
REFERENCES: 1. Safer Healthcare Now! How-To Guide: Prevent Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Getting Started Kit, pp 10, 22, June 2012. 2. APIC 2009 Guide to the Elimination of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, pp. 38, 40. 3. SHEA, Oct 2008,Vol. 29, Supplement 1, S31. 4. Among other interventions 5. Category IA: Strongly recommended for implementation and strongly supported by well-designed experimental, clinical, or epidemiologic studies. †. Level IV: Limited clinical studies to support recommendations.
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Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia in Nonventilated Patients: The Next Frontier
Klompas M
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology / Volume 37 / Issue 07 / July 2016, pp 825-826
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Reduction of Microbialcolonization in the oropharynx and dental plaque reduces ventilator-associated pneumonia
Garcia R, Jendresky L, Colbert L
Brookdale University Medical Center (BUMC), Brooklyn, NY
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Oral Care Practices for Orally Intubated Critically Ill Adults
Feider L, Mitchell P, Bridges E
American Journal of Critical Care. 2010;19: 175-183
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Treasured chests: reducing VAP in the ICU
Carter CL
Alliance Magazine. Apr 2004:14-16.
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Targeting Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
The Source. Mar 2007;59-61.
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Best-practice interventions: How can you prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Pruitt B, Jacobs M
Nursing 2006. Feb 2006;36(2):36-41;quiz 41-2.
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Preventing aspiration pneumonia in at-risk residents
Logsdon BK
Nursing Homes Long Term Care Management, Aug 2004.
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Reducing the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia
Brooks T
Infection Control Today. May 2004.
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New Oral Care Routine Eliminates VAP at Florida Hospital
Harris C (Ed.)
ICP Report. Jan 2004;9(1)14-16.
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Aspiration pneumonitis and aspiration pneumonia
Marik PE
New England Journal of Medicine. 1 Mar 2001;344(9):665-71.
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A review of the possible role of oral and dental colonization on the occurrence of health care-associated pneumonia: underappreciated risk and a call for interventions.
Garcia R
American Journal of Infection Control. Nov 2005;33(9):527-41.
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The information presented is intended to demonstrate the breadth of Sage Products’ product offerings. A healthcare provider must always refer to the package insert, product label, and/or instructions for use before using any of Sage Products’ product. Products may not be available in all markets because product availability is subject to the regulatory and/or medical practices in individual markets. Please contact your Sage Products representative if you have questions about the availability of Sage Products’ products in your area.
Oral Care Program Helps Overlake Hospital Reduce VAP by 81 Percent, Saving $1.4 Million
Bellevue, WA
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HealthEast Eliminates VAP, Saving $360,000 in VAP-Related Costs – Oral Care Key to Success
St. Paul, MN
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Oral Care Program Helps Eisenhower Medical Center Cut VAP Rates In Half
Rancho Mirage, CA
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Provena Saint Joseph Steps up Compliance and Zaps Major Hospital-Acquired Infection
Mokena, IL
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Alamance Regional Medical Center Eliminates Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Burlington, N.C.
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Sherman Hospital Saves $1.6 Million on VAP-Related Costs
Elgin, IL
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Villages Regional Hospital Significantly Reduces VAP Rates Through Clinical Interventions, Including Oral Care
Lady Lake, FL
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Blount Memorial Reduces VAP Rates
Maryville, TN
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West Jefferson Medical Center Eliminates VAP Cases Through Comprehensive Oral Care Program, Saving More than $750,000
Marrero, LA
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Porter Valparaiso Hospital Campus Virtually Eliminates VAP Rates
Valparaiso, IN
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United Regional Uses Oral Care Protocol to Reduce VAP, Hospital Saves Close to $400,000
Wichita Falls, TX
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Centra Health Reduces Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Rates
Lynchburg, VA
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Unity Health System Saves $360,000, Reduces VAP Rates Through Oral Care
Rochester, NY
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WakeMed Reduces Risk for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Raleigh, NC
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Memorial Hospital Saves More Than $1.25 Million Through Oral Hygiene Program
Colorado Springs, CO
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center Improves VAP Rates In SICU through Oral Care
Nashville, TN
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St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center Eliminates VAP Rates
Boise, ID
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Coral Springs Reduces Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Coral Springs, FL
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