Technical patient safety solutions for ventilator-associated pneumonia in adults (PSG002)

Publication Details

Author(s):

• NICE (UK) - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence

Country(ies) of application:

• United Kingdom

Language(s):

• English

Type of Publication:

Guideline

Primary Contact:

Peter Littlejohns
peter.littlejohns@nice.org.uk

Publication URL:

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Publication Scope:

• Management

Publication Status:

Published

Date of publication:

Aug 01, 2008

Due for Review:

-

Diseases / Conditions Addressed

MeSH Terms addressed:

• Respiratory Tract Diseases (C08)
  • Lung Diseases, Obstructive (C08.381.495)
    • Pneumonia (C08.381.677)
  • Respiratory Tract Infections (C08.730)
• Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation (N05)
  • Patient Safety (00)
• Preventive Health Services (N02.421.726)

Associated Documentation

Associated Documentation:

• Consumer resources, patient version
• Implementation tools and strategy
• Economic analysis

Additional Information

PSG002 Technical patient safety solutions for prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia in adults: guidance

NICE/NPSA issues patient safety solution guidance to reduce the risk of pneumonia in patients on a ventilator

Guideline key questions