VAP protocols

[nicurn2083]

I am just curious to see if any units out there have a VAP (ventilator associated pneumonia) protocol for their NICU. I know that this has become an area of high interest in the adult world and now our unit is taking a look at developing a protocol for our NICU to prevent VAP. Any suggestions or resources that you have would be very helpful.

Jennifer Tucker RN, BSN
Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN

[cihanber]

hi , we are following CDC and APIC guide lines ( www.cdc.gov , www.apıc.org) for VAP and adapting to our hospital.