Role of head-of-bed elevation in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia bed elevation and pneumonia

GÜNER C. K., KUTLUTÜRKAN S.

NURSING IN CRITICAL CARE, cilt.27, sa.5, ss.635-645, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 27 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2022
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/nicc.12633
  • Dergi Adı: NURSING IN CRITICAL CARE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.635-645
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: head of bed elevation, intensive care unit, mechanical ventilation, nursing care, ventilator associated pneumonia, GUIDELINES
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.