Table 2.
Knowledge regarding VAP bundles of care
| Question | Correct response N = 60 (%) |
|---|---|
| 1. Oral versus nasal route for endotracheal intubation | 50 (83.3) |
| 2. Frequency of ventilator circuit changes (no response, n = 1) | 8 (13.3) |
| 3. Type of airway humidifier (no response, n = 2) | 22 (36.7) |
| 4. Frequency of humidifier changes (no response, n = 3) | 13 (21.67) |
| 5. Open versus closed suction systems | 9 (15) |
| 6. Frequency of change in suction systems (no response, n = 1) | 6 (10) |
| 7. Endotracheal tubes with extra lumen for drainage of subglottic secretions | 54 (90) |
| 8. Kinetic vs. standard beds | 44 (73.3) |
| 9. Patient positioning (no response, n = 1) | 56 (93.3) |
| 10. Use of 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate antiseptic oral rinse | 58 (96.7) |