The care and the fuction of nursing in the prevention of mechanical ventilation associated pneumonia

Abstract

Introduction. Mechanical ventilation associated pneumonia is one of the major causes of mortality in intensive

care. The MVAP is associated a long hospitalization time, being related to the increase of global clinical expenses.

Stands out the importance of the nurse in the prevention of MVAP, becuase its performs procedures entirely linked to patient care, being able to exercise preventive actions and minimize exposure to contamination. Objective: Realize a review about the consequences of prolonged use of mechanical ventilation therapy in critically patients. Methodology: It’s abouts a systematic review, which included articles that addressed the complications of mechanical ventilation on the respiratory system. Results : In the ICU, the bundles are of paramount importance, since they bring a qualified patient assistance. According to the study its observed that each institution creates its form of care to be followed. The nurse is the professional qualified to create and implement a bundle that will meet the demand of the place. We've obtained a negative perspective of the multidisciplinary team training about patient care. Hospital infections are routinely associated with manual contamination of professionals who have direct contact with patient care. Conclusion: the prevention measures for MVAP must be carried out rigorously by the nursing team and all professionals who are directly involved in patient care, establishing and composing protocols.