Authors

  1. Schleder, Bonnie J. RN, MS, CCRN

Abstract

As the number of NPs working in acute care settings increases, they are called upon to care for patients with higher acuity and with comorbidities. Patients who develop hospital-acquired pneumonia, especially ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), have an increase in mortality and care costs. This article discusses the latest advances in VAP prevention.