Role of head-of-bed elevation in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia bed elevation and pneumonia
NURSING IN CRITICAL CARE, vol.27, no.5, pp.635-645, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 27 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2022
- Doi Number: 10.1111/nicc.12633
- Journal Name: NURSING IN CRITICAL CARE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Page Numbers: pp.635-645
- Keywords: head of bed elevation, intensive care unit, mechanical ventilation, nursing care, ventilator associated pneumonia, GUIDELINES
- Ankara University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background Elevating the head of bed (HOB) to 30 degrees to 45 degrees is an evidence-based recommendation to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). However, the available scientific data are inconclusive regarding the optimal degree of HOB elevation which is safe and effective for mechanically ventilated patients.