title: Reducing the risks of ventilator-associated infections.
abstract: Mechanically ventilated patients are at high risk for developing nosocomial pneumonia. This article reviews the pathogenesis of ventilator-associated infections and ways nurses can intervene to reduce the risks to patients and to themselves.
authors.affiliation: School of Allied Health, Department of Respiratory Care Education, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, USA.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Mathews
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Mathews
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000451:nursing; D012307:Risk Factors