Table 2 Knowledge regarding VAP bundles of care
Question | Correct response N = 60 (%) |
|---|---|
1. Oral versus nasal route for endotracheal intubation | 50 (83.3) |
2. Frequency of ventilator circuit changes (no response, n = 1) | 8 (13.3) |
3. Type of airway humidifier (no response, n = 2) | 22 (36.7) |
4. Frequency of humidifier changes (no response, n = 3) | 13 (21.67) |
5. Open versus closed suction systems | 9 (15) |
6. Frequency of change in suction systems (no response, n = 1) | 6 (10) |
7. Endotracheal tubes with extra lumen for drainage of subglottic secretions | 54 (90) |
8. Kinetic vs. standard beds | 44 (73.3) |
9. Patient positioning (no response, n = 1) | 56 (93.3) |
10. Use of 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate antiseptic oral rinse | 58 (96.7) |