Survey on Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Practices in India
Author Information
Author(s): Deven Singh Juneja, Omender Javeri, Yash Arora, Vikas Dang, Rohit Kaushal, Anjali
Primary Institution: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, India
Hypothesis
How is ventilator-associated pneumonia managed by intensivists in the Indian subcontinent?
Conclusion
Most intensivists adhere to evidence-based guidelines for managing ventilator-associated pneumonia, but there are still areas needing improvement.
Supporting Evidence
- 96.8% of intensivists reported using VAP bundles.
- Head elevation was included by 98.4% of respondents.
- 84.1% believed VAP contributes to increased mortality.
- 39.7% used proton pump inhibitors for stress ulcer prophylaxis.
- 65.9% considered adding empirical MRSA coverage in high-risk patients.
Takeaway
Doctors in India mostly follow good practices to prevent pneumonia in patients on ventilators, but some things could be done better.
Methodology
A survey using a 10-point questionnaire distributed to intensivists at a conference.
Limitations
The survey may not represent practices outside New Delhi and nearby areas.
Participant Demographics
Participants included intensivists from India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, with a majority from New Delhi.
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