Table 4.

Direct observation at the intensive care unit

VAP bundle component	Direct observation (N = 16)	TMC 2017 (%)
Head of bed elevation	16	100
Subglottic secretion drainage	16	100
Daily assessment of readiness to extubate	11	34.6
Use of DVT prophylaxis	12	71.5
Use of closed suctioning system	16	100
Oral care	16	100
Color coding	16	100