VAP - Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: Difference between revisions
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**If the criteria all clearly show a VAP then the doctor should be informed about this. I find often the opposite happens, ie they call it a VAP when it does not meet all the criteria and in this case it is likely still a HAP. --[[User:LKolesar|LKolesar]] 15:26, 28 January 2011 (CST) | **If the criteria all clearly show a VAP then the doctor should be informed about this. I find often the opposite happens, ie they call it a VAP when it does not meet all the criteria and in this case it is likely still a HAP. --[[User:LKolesar|LKolesar]] 15:26, 28 January 2011 (CST) | ||
***What are other collectors doing or finding at their site and do you review with attendings?--[[User:TOstryzniuk|TOstryzniuk]] 13:42, 31 January 2011 (CST) | ***What are other collectors doing or finding at their site and do you review with attendings?--[[User:TOstryzniuk|TOstryzniuk]] 13:42, 31 January 2011 (CST) | ||
****I have found the same as Laura re: sometimes the MD is saying VAP when it does not meet our criteria; so, I code it as a HAP. If it meets our criteria of VAP I code it as VAP and discuss with the charge/bedside nurse or MD on shift in the unit (usually not the attending)[[User:Mlaporte|Mlaporte]] 16:52, 3 February 2011 (CST) | |||
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