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. 2019 Apr-Jun;14(2):101–105. doi: 10.4103/atm.ATM_63_19

Table 2.

National Approach to Standardize and Improve Mechanical Ventilation webinar topics

Adaptive Technical
The science of patient safety Opportunities for improving the care of mechanically ventilated patients
The concept of CUSP NASAM bundle
PDSA cycles Early mobility
Safety culture Daily sedation interruption
Engagement of staff in patient safety Spontaneous breathing trial
Learning from defects VAE surveillance training
Using data for improvement Data collection
Sustainability Daily goals
Using daily goals during interdisciplinary rounds Delirium: Assessment and prevention
Subglottic endotracheal tubes
Data collection
PAD, sedation management
Low tidal volume ventilation
Wake up and breathe

CUSP=Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program, NASAM=National Approach to Standardize and Improve Mechanical Ventilation, VAE=Ventilator-associated event, PAD=Pain, agitation, delirium, PDSA=Plan-Do-Study-Act