Modifiable risk factors for mechanical ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care

Authors

  • Raquel de Mendonça Nepomuceno Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia, Hospital Pró-Cardíaco
  • Caroline Bartholomeu Miranda Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto – HUPE e UERJ.
  • Carla Nogueira UERJ
  • Luciana Cândida De Figueiredo Silva UERJ
  • Lolita Dopico da Silva Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UERJ

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v4i1.3933

Abstract

Backgound and Objectives: Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a pulmonary infection that occurs 48 to 72 hours after endotracheal intubation and institution of mechanical ventilation, being considered one of the most feared adverse effects of intensive care therapy. Its incidence affects 10-30% of patients as an important cause of morbidity and mortality, of which mortality rate can exceed 25%. Modifiable risk factors are seen as crucial in decision-making for its treatment and prevention. Thus, the modifiable risk factors for pneumonia associated with invasive mechanical ventilation in patients admitted to the intensive care unit were described. Methods: This is a literature review carried out at Lilacs, SciELO, MEDLINE and Bdenf databases, to collect and summarize publications and subsequently, critically evaluate the risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia. Results: The inappropriate or indiscriminate use of antibiotics, lack of knowledge about the microbiota of the ICU and non compliance of the team regarding preventive measures predominated. Conclusion: Professionals must be made aware of the identified risk factors in order to carry out direct actions with short-term impact in the prevention and effective control of ventilator-associated pneumonia.

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Author Biographies

Raquel de Mendonça Nepomuceno, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia, Hospital Pró-Cardíaco

Doutoranda do programa da UERJ, Mestre em Enfermagem na área de terapia intensiva, Enfermeira assistencial na área de cardiointensivismo

Caroline Bartholomeu Miranda, Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto – HUPE e UERJ.

Enfermeira da Unidade Docente Assistencial de Neurocirurgia do Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto – HUPE. Pós Graduanda do Curso de Especialização em Enfermagem Intensivista pela UERJ.

Carla Nogueira, UERJ

Enfermeira. Pós Graduanda do Curso de Especialização em Enfermagem Intensivista pela UERJ.

Luciana Cândida De Figueiredo Silva, UERJ

Enfermeira. Pós Graduanda do Curso de Especialização em Enfermagem Intensivista pela UERJ.

Lolita Dopico da Silva, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UERJ

Permanente do programa de Pós-Graduação da FEUERJ- Coordenadora do Curso de Especialização de Enfermagem Intensivista, Pró-cientista da FEUERJ.

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Published

2014-01-04

How to Cite

Nepomuceno, R. de M., Miranda, C. B., Nogueira, C., Silva, L. C. D. F., & da Silva, L. D. (2014). Modifiable risk factors for mechanical ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care. Revista De Epidemiologia E Controle De Infecção, 4(1), 23-27. https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v4i1.3933

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2014)

Section

REVIEW ARTICLE

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