Incidence of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in a Tertiary Care
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 80
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- • To determine the incidence rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) among patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a tertiary care hospital.
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a significant nosocomial infection in patients receiving mechanical ventilation, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs). In tertiary care settings, the incidence of VAP varies widely, typically ranging from 5 to 40 cases per 1,000 ventilator days, depending on local infection control practices, patient comorbidities, and ICU protocols.
Factors contributing to higher incidence in such setups include prolonged mechanical ventilation, invasive procedures, immunosuppression, and inadequate infection control measures. VAP not only increases ICU stay and healthcare costs but is also associated with high morbidity and mortality.
Regular surveillance, adherence to VAP prevention bundles (such as head elevation, daily sedation breaks, oral care with chlorhexidine), and antimicrobial stewardship are crucial to reducing its incidence in tertiary care hospitals.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 15.00 Year(s) to 99.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Both sexes of age more than15 years.
- •On mechanical ventilator more than 48 h.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Those died or developed pneumonia within 48 h.
- •Those who are admitted with pneumonia at the time of admission.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
• To determine the incidence rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) among patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a tertiary care hospital.
Time Frame: 1 year
Secondary Outcomes
- 1. To identify the common risk factors associated with the development of VAP in mechanically ventilated patients.(2. To study the clinical profile & microbiological spectrum of VAP cases.)
Investigators
Chalamani sai ravindra reddy
Dr DY patil medical college