Critically ill patients on a ventilator are at risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).Sources of VAP include: (Select all that apply. )

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VAP results from the colonization of bacteria in the oral pharynx.These microorganisms then translocate from the mouth into the lungs.Dental plaque is also a reservoir for microorganisms causing VAP.Because of this,guidelines for oral care in ventilator patients and in those who need assistance with oral hygiene often include the use of a chlorhexidine rinse as part of oral hygiene.Chlorhexidine early in the post intubation period may help delay the onset or development of VAP.

Critically Ill Patients on a Ventilator Are at Risk for Ventilator-Associated