Respiratory Therapy Departmental Training

The “Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Bundle” course, presented by Senior Respiratory Therapist Alaa Alshahrani, focuses on strategies to prevent VAP, a common and costly ICU infection. The course covers definitions, epidemiology, risk factors, and prevention measures. Key prevention strategies include minimizing invasive ventilation, preventing colonization and micro-aspiration, and adhering to strict infection control practices. The course also emphasizes the importance of proper equipment handling, oral care, and maintaining appropriate cuff pressures to reduce the incidence of VAP. This comprehensive training aims to enhance patient outcomes by equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively prevent VAP