Risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia in trauma patients:A descriptive analysis

BACKGROUND:We sought to evaluate the risk factors for developing ventilator-associated pneumonia(VAP)and whether the location of intubation posed a risk in trauma patients.METHODS:Data were retrospectively reviewed for adult trauma patients requiring intubation for>48 hours,admitted between 2010 and 2013.Patients’demographics,clinical presentations and outcomes were compared according to intubation location(prehospital intubation[PHI]vs.trauma room[TRI])and presence vs.absence of VAP.Multivariate regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of VAP.RESULTS:Of 471 intubated patients,332 patients met the inclusion criteria(124 had PHI and208 had TRI)with a mean age of 30.7±14.8 years.PHI group had lower GCS(P=0.001),respiratory rate(P=0.001),and higher frequency of head(P=0.02)and chest injuries(P=0.04).The rate of VAP in PHI group was comparable to the TRI group(P=0.60).Patients who developed VAP were 6 years older,had significantly lower GCS and higher ISS,head AIS,and higher rates of polytrauma.The overall mortality was 7.5%,and was not associated with intubation location or pneumonia rates.In the early-VAP group,gram-positive pathogens were more common,while gram-negative microorganisms were more frequently encountered in the late VAP group.Logistic regression analysis and modeling showed that the impact of the location of intubation in predicting the risk of VAP appeared only when chest injury was included in the models.CONCLUSION:In trauma,the risk of developing VAP is multifactorial.However,the location of intubation and presence of chest injury could play an important role.

Risk assessment of ischemic stroke associated pneumonia

BACKGROUND:Cerebral stroke is a disease with a high disability rate and a high fatality rate.This study was undertaken to assess the risk of stroke associated pneumonia(SAP) in patients with ischemic stroke using A2DS2 score.METHODS:Altogether 1 279 patients with ischemic stroke who were treated in our department from 2009 to 2011 were retrospectively analyzed with A2DS2 score. A2DS2 score was calculated as follows:age ≥75 years=1,atrial fi brillation=1,dysphagia=2,male sex=1; stroke severity:NIHSS score 0–4=0,5–15=3,≥16=5. The patients were divided into three groups according to A2DS2 score:620 in score 0 group,383 in score 1–9 group,and 276 in score ≥10 group. The three groups were comparatively analyzed. The diagnostic criteria for SAP were as follows:newly emerging lesions or progressively infiltrating lesions on post-stroke chest images combined with more than two of the following clinical symptoms of infection:(1) fever ≥38 °C;(2) newly occurred cough,productive cough or exacerbation of preexisting respiratory tract symptoms with or without chest pain;(3) signs of pulmonary consolidation and/or wet rales;(4) peripheral white blood cell count ≥10×109/L or ≤4×109/L with or without nuclear shift to left,while excluding some diseases with clinical manifestations similar to pneumonia,such as tuberculosis,pulmonary tumors,non-infectious interstitial lung disease,pulmonary edema,pulmonary embolism and atelectasis. The incidence and mortality of SAP as well as the correlation with ischemic stroke site were analyzed in the three groups respectively. Mean± standard deviation was used to represent measurement data with normal distribution and Student's t test was used. The chi-square test was used to calculate the percentage for enumeration data.RESULTS:The incidence of SAP was significantly higher in the A2DS2 score≥10 group than that in the score 1–9 and score 0 groups(71.7% vs. 22.7%,71.7% vs. 3.7%,respectively),whereas the mortality in the score≥10 group was significantly higher than that in the score 1–9 and score 0 groups(16.7% vs. 4.96%,16.7% vs. 0.3%,respectively). The incidences of cerebral infarction in posterior circulation and cross-MCA,ACA distribution areas were signif icantly higher than those in the SAP group and in the non-SAP group(35.1% vs.10.1%,11.4% vs. 7.5%,respectively). The incidence of non-fermentative bacteria infection was signifi cantly increased in the score≥10 group.CONCLUSIONS:A2DS2 score provides a basis for risk stratifi cation of SAP. The prevention of SAP needs to be strengthened in acute ischemic stroke patients with a A2DS2 score≥10.

Ventilator associated pneumonia following liver transplantation:Etiology,risk factors and outcome

AIM: To determine the incidence, etiology, risk factors and outcome of ventilator-associated pneumonia(VAP) in patients undergoing orthotopic liver transplantation(OLT).METHODS: This retrospective study considered 242 patients undergoing deceased donor OLT. VAP was diagnosed according to clinical and microbiological criteria. RESULTS: VAP occurred in 18(7.4%) patients, with an incidence of 10 per 1000 d of mechanical ventilation(MV). Isolated bacterial etiologic agents were mainly Enterobacteriaceae(79%). Univariate logistic analysis showed that model for end-stage liver disease(MELD) score, pre-operative hospitalization, treatment with terlipressin, Child-Turcotte-Pugh score, days of MV and red cell transfusion were risk factors for VAP. Multivariateanalysis, considering significant risk factors in univariate analysis, demonstrated that pneumonia was strongly associated with terlipressin usage, pre-operative hospitalization, days of MV and red cell transfusion. Mortality rate was 22% in the VAP group vs 4% in the group without VAP. CONCLUSION: Our data suggest that VAP is an important cause of nosocomial infection during postoperative period in OLT patients. MELD score was a significant risk factor in univariate analysis. Multiple transfusions, treatment with terlipressin, preoperative hospitalization rather than called to the hospital while at home and days of MV constitute important risk factors for VAP development.

Subglottic Secretion Drainage for Preventing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: A Meta-analysis

Objective： Ventilator associated pneumonia （VAP） has been shown to be associated with significant morbidity and mortality（ Chastre and Fagon, 2002; klompas, 2007） among mechanically venti- lated patients in the intensive care unit （ICU）, with the incidence ranging from 9% to 27% ; crude mortality ranges from 25% to 50%.1-3 A meta-analysis of published studies was undertaken to combine information regarding the effect of subglottic secretion drainage （SSD） on the incidence of ventilated associated pneumonia in adult ICU patients. Methods： Reports of studies on SSD were identified by searching the PUBMED, EMBASE, and COCHRANCE LIBRARY databases （December 30, 2010）. Randomized trials of SSD compared to usual care in adult mechanically ventilated ICU patients were included in this meta-analysis. Results： Ten RCTs with 2,314 patients were identified. SSD significantly reduced the incidence of VAP [ relative risk （RR） =0.52, 95% confidence interval （C/）： 0.42-0.64, P〈0.000 01]. When SSD was compared with the control groups, the overall RR for ICU mortality was 1.00 （95% CI, 0.84-1.19） and for hospital mortality was 0.95 （95% CI, 0. 80-1.13）. Overall, the subglottic drainage effect on the days of mechanical ventilation was -1.52 days （95% CI, -2.94 to -0.11） and on the ICU length of stay （LOS） was -0.81days （95% CI, -2.33 to -0.7）. Conclusions： In this meta-analysis, when an endotracheal tube （ETT） with SSD was compared with an ETT without SSD, there was a highly significant reduction in the VAP rate of approxi- mately 50%. Time on mechanical ventilation （MV） and the ICU LOS may be reduced, but no reduction in ICU or hospital mortality has been observed in published trials,

Impact of Admission Hyperglycemia on Stroke-Associated Pneumoniain Acute Cerebral Hemorrhage: A Retrospective Observational Study

Background: Hyperglycemia is always seen amongst acute intra-cerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and usually has been reported in literature and studied in relation to mortality and poor recovery. However, literature specific to stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) on this topic is very small. Further, how to differentiate the predictive value of hyperglycemia with and without abnormal HbA1C in such patients is still a matter of debate and no universal consensus. We evaluated hyperglycemia as a marker for SAP in patients with ICH to assess its usefulness as a potential predictor. Materials and methods: Clinical characteristics for a sample of 551 patients with acute ICH were collected from the Beijing Tiantan Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. Possible associated risk factors of SAP were reviewed. Hyperglycemia and HbA1C on admission were the main hypothetic predictor, SAP occurring within the first 7 days is the primary outcome. Results: The cohort study includes 551 hospitalized patients. The prevalence of hyperglycemia was 52.5% and SAP occurred in 147 (26.7%). The incidence of SAP was higher in the group with hyperglycemia than those without hyperglycemia (37.7% versus 14.5%, p 6.5) (OR, 1.57;95%CI, 0.81 - 3.23) had not been shown to be associated with SAP. Conclusions: In this hospital-based cohort of patients presenting with acute intra-hemorrhage, hyperglycemia on admission was associated significantly with SAP. The association was stronger for hyperglycemia with normal HgbA1C than for hyperglycemia with high HgbA1C. Hyperglycemia with normal HgbA1C might be a more sensitive predictor of early acute complication, such as SAP.

The Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of Serum Procalcitonin among Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Patients

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a complication in as many as 28% of patients who receive mechanical ventilation. Studies have consistently shown that a delay in diagnosis and treatment increases the mortality risk. The aim of this work was to clarify the role of the serum procalcitonin (PCT) in the diagnosis and the prognosis of ventilator associated pneumonia. Methods: Forty two VAP patients, 20 non VAP-ICU (on mechanical ventilation) admitted patients and 20 healthy control subjects of similar age and sex were included in the study. PCT levels in serum samples were measured in all subjects. Results: There was a highly statistically significant difference (p value 0.001) between VAP patients on one side and non VAP-ICU patients and healthy control subjects on the other side regarding the mean values of PCT. Also, the mean values of PCT were statistically significantly higher (p 0.001) among died VAP group than the survivor VAP group. There was a statistically positive correlation (p = 0.449), CRIP (R = 0.403) and SOFA (R = 0.437)) and initial PCT serum levels. Conclusions: This study found that the increased PCT serum level is an important diagnostic tool for VAP and the PCT serum levels can predict the outcome of VAP patients. We recommend other larger studies to augment our findings.

Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in an Intensive Care Unit

The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the incidence, etiologic agents and mortality rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). In a six-month period, cases who were 18 years or older, dependent on mechanical ventilator for more than 3 days and without pulmonary infection on first admission were included in this study. In all cases, body temperature recordings, blood and urine culture, microbiological analyses of endotracheal aspirates, and chest X-rays were obtained and used to identify VAP. Apache II scores on admission, duration of mechanical ventilation, length of intensive care unit (ICU) stay and mortality were recorded. This study included 45 cases and 22 developed VAP (48%). The incidence of VAP was 25.34 per 1000 ventilator days. Univariate analyses showed that duration of mechanical ventilation, length of ICU stay, coma and tracheotomy were associated with the development of VAP. The mortality rate of cases with VAP (72.7%) was significantly higher than cases without VAP (39.1%). The most frequent microorganisms were Acinetobacter spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae. In our study, VAP was a very common and important complication of mechanical ventilation and mortality was very high. To reduce mortality, minimize morbidity, shorten the length of stay, and reduce costs, defined risk factors for VAP should be recognized and an effective infection control program for the prevention of VAP should be implemented. Surveillance results should be evaluated regularly and necessary precautions should be taken.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa ventilator associated pneumonia: improved outcomes with earlier follow-up

It is not clear what is the appropriate timing to follow-up patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and Clinical Pulmonary Infe- ction Score >6 between days 3-5 of an appro- priate antibiotic treatment. We studied 122 patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa VAP. A follow-up respiratory sample was collected on days three or five ( “day-three” and “day-five” group ) and treatment was modified 48h later. Molecular typing identified super-infections or persistence. For serial data another respiratory sample was collected, on day three from the “day-five” group and on day five from the “day-three” group. Sixty patients, in the “day- three” group compared to 62 in the “day-five” group, had reduced fourteen-day mortality ( 18.3% and 38.7%;p=0.01 ) and fewer days in intensive care unit (17.2 ± 4.3 compared to 27.3 ± 4.7, p6, improved fourteen-day mortality and shorter duration of stay in health-care facilities were observed with earlier follow-up.

Natural History, Outcomes and Antibiotic Treatment for Ventilator-Associated Tracheobronchitis in Critical Ill Patients

We assessed incidence and outcomes of patients with ventilator-associated respiratory infections (VARI) due to tracheobronchitis (VAT) and pneumonia (VAP), including length of intensive care unit (ICU) stay and ventilator days. We also examined pathogens, rate of progression from VAT to VAP, and impact of antibiotic therapy for VAT. Data analysis included 234 patients, 100 patients (43%) had at least moderate (+++) bacterial growth in their semi-quantitative endotracheal aspirate (SQ-ETA) cultures. VAT and VAP were each diagnosed in 34 (15%) patients. Staphylococcus aureus was the most common pathogen isolated and had the highest rate of progression from VAT to VAP. Seven (21%) of the 34 patients were diagnosed with VAT that later progressed to VAP in averaged 3 days. Patients diagnosed with VAT had significantly more ventilator days (9 vs 6, p p < 0.001) and hospital days (22 vs 17, p < 0.001). No significant difference was observed in the clinical outcomes of the 25 VAT patients with timely, appropriate antibiotics compared to the 9 VAT patients who did not receive timely appropriate antibiotics. VAT was a risk factor for increased ventilator days, longer length of ICU and hospital stay. The time window from VAT to VAP allowed physicians to identify the pathogens and sensitivity profile needed to treat VAT with appropriate antibiotics. Data from well-designed studies were needed to assess the impact of early, appropriate antibiotic therapy for VAT, the choice of antibiotics, as well as the duration and route of administration.

Device-associated infection rates, mortality, length of stay and bacterial resistance in intensive care units in Ecuador: International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium's findings

AIM To report the results of the International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium(INICC) study conducted in Quito, Ecuador.METHODS A device-associated healthcare-acquired infection(DAHAI) prospective surveillance study conducted from October 2013 to January 2015 in 2 adult intensive care units(ICUs) from 2 hospitals using the United States Centers for Disease Control/National Healthcare Safety Network(CDC/NHSN) definitions and INICC methods. RESULTS We followed 776 ICU patients for 4818 bed-days. The central line-associated bloodstream infection(CLABSI) rate was 6.5 per 1000 central line(CL)-days, the ventilator-associated pneumonia(VAP) rate was 44.3 per 1000 mechanical ventilator(MV)-days, and the catheterassociated urinary tract infection(CAUTI) rate was 5.7 per 1000 urinary catheter(UC)-days. CLABSI and CAUTI rates in our ICUs were similar to INICC rates [4.9(CLABSI) and 5.3(CAUTI)] and higher than NHSN rates [0.8(CLABSI) and 1.3(CAUTI)]- although device use ratios for CL and UC were higher than INICC and CDC/NSHN's ratios. By contrast, despite the VAP rate was higher than INICC(16.5) and NHSN's rates(1.1), MV DUR was lower in our ICUs. Resistance of A. baumannii to imipenem and meropenem was 75.0%, and of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to ciprofloxacin and piperacillin-tazobactam was higher than 72.7%, all them higher than CDC/NHSN rates. Excess length of stay was 7.4 d for patients with CLABSI, 4.8 for patients with VAP and 9.2 for patients CAUTI. Excess crude mortality in ICUs was 30.9% for CLABSI, 14.5% for VAP and 17.6% for CAUTI. CONCLUSION DA-HAI rates in our ICUs from Ecuador are higher than United States CDC/NSHN rates and similar to INICC international rates.

The Association of Pneumonia with Clinical Outcome in Patients with Inhalation Injury

Introduction: Inhalation injury is a particularly lethal form of thermal burn injury, and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Pneumonia is a common complication of inhalation injury, due to the increased susceptibility of lungs that have been stripped of their biologic defense mechanisms, as well as the general susceptibility of the burn population to infections. While older series suggest that pneumonia is associated with worse mortality and morbidity, recent reports suggest that this may not be the case in all populations. Methods: We attempted to clarify the impact of pneumonia in terms of mortality, length of mechanical ventilation, need for tracheostomy, and discharge disposition, in patients admitted with inhalation injury by performing a retrospective review of patients admitted to a regional burn center 2002-2009. Burn registry and electronic chart review were used to obtain demographic, clinical and outcome data. Univariate and multivariate analysis was used to compare outcomes in patients who developed pneumonia versus those who did not. Results: The study cohort comprised 166 patients, of whom 21 (13%) were diagnosed with pneumonia. Development of pneumonia was not predicted by age, surface area burned or other complications such as acute respiratory distress syndrome. Surprisingly, pneumonia was associated with reduced inpatient mortality (p = 0.006). However, patients who developed pneumonia were also more likely to have prolonged ventilator dependence (19 vs 5 days,

基于循证证据的脑卒中相关性肺炎预防措施在ICU急性缺血性脑卒中病人中的应用效果

目的:总结预防脑卒中相关性肺炎的循证证据并评价其临床应用效果。方法:选择2022年1月—12月安徽省某三级甲等医院神经内科ICU收治的59例急性缺血性脑卒中病人为研究对象,将2022年1月—5月收治的29例重症脑卒中病人为基线组,2022年8月—12月收治的30例重症脑卒中病人为循证实践组。以基于证据的持续质量改进模型作为理论框架,通过证据获取、现状审查、证据引入和效果评价4个阶段将脑卒中相关性肺炎预防的证据转化为临床实践。比较循证实践前后两组脑卒中病人脑卒中相关性肺炎的发生率、炎症指标和临床结局指标,以及循证实践前后医护人员预防脑卒中相关性肺炎证据认知水平变化。结果:最终纳入18条证据,并转化为10条审查指标。循证实践后,病人脑卒中相关性肺炎发生率及白细胞计数、C反应蛋白、ICU住院时间均明显降低(P<0.05)。循证实践后医护人员预防脑卒中相关性肺炎知识审查指标执行率均提高(P<0.05)。结论:以证据为基础的循证护理实践能够提高医护人员循证知识知晓率及对最佳证据的依从性,改善脑卒中病人的炎症指标,缩短ICU住院时间,降低脑卒中病人脑卒中相关性肺炎的发生率。

床旁超声探查气管插管患者声门下分泌物及其滞留的危险因素分析

目的应用床旁超声探查气管插管患者声门下分泌物,并分析其滞留的危险因素。方法选取2023年1月-6月在综合ICU接受治疗的200例气管插管患者,通过床旁超声技术判断是否发生气管插管声门下分泌物滞留,分为滞留组与无滞留组。采用单因素分析气管插管患者声门下分泌物滞留的影响因素,并使用二元Logistic回归分析气管插管患者声门下分泌物滞留的高危因素。结果200例气管插管患者中声门下分泌物滞留的患者106例,占比53%。单因素分析显示,年龄、插管天数、插管材质、声门下吸引气管插管比例、留置胃管、8 mm气管插管、非全麻手术患者疾病种类比例是声门下分泌物滞留的影响因素。二元Logistic回归分析显示,年龄(OR=0.699)和留置胃管(OR=2.499)是声门下分泌物滞留的独立危险因素(P<0.05)。结论床旁超声在气管插管患者声门下分泌物探查中具有一定的应用价值,年龄和留置胃管是声门下分泌物滞留的独立危险因素,为临床护理人员加强气道管理提供了理论参考。

针对性气道护理对重症监护室患者舒适度与呼吸机相关性肺炎的影响

目的探讨针对性气道护理模式在重症监护室(ICU)患者中的应用效果。方法选择2021年1月—2022年12月医院120例ICU患者,按组间基线资料可比的原则将其分为对照组和观察组,每组60例。对照组予以常规护理,观察组采用针对性气道护理。观察两组患者护理干预前、护理干预5 d后的呼吸状况及舒适度,比较其康复进程、导管堵塞情况及呼吸机相关性肺炎(VAP)发生情况。结果观察组患者护理干预5 d后的PaO_(2)水平高于对照组,组间比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。PaCO_(2)水平低于对照组,组间比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组患者护理干预5 d后的Kolcaba舒适状况量表(GCQ)评分高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组患者机械通气时间及ICU治疗时间分别为6.50±1.08 d和7.84±1.50 d,短于对照组的7.22±1.36 d和8.68±1.74 d,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组患者机械通气期间的导管堵塞程度较对照组轻,且VAP发生率低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论针对性气道护理模式可改善ICU患者呼吸状况及舒适度,缩短康复进程,并可减轻患者机械通气治疗期间导管堵塞程度,降低VAP发生率。

治疗病毒性肺炎的古方配伍特征分析研究

目的利用关联规则算法,探索治疗病毒性肺炎古方中的单味药频次及药物之间配伍特征。方法利用中国中医科学院中医药信息研究所“中医古方数据库”,检索治疗病毒性肺炎相关古方,得到985首方剂,去除与本次检索目的无关方剂,最终纳入749首方剂进行分析。采用Excel 2016建立数据表,并对单味药进行统计、药物配伍、关联规则分析及聚类分析。筛选时间为建库至2023年10月。结果收集方剂中共涉及290味药,筛选出在治疗病毒性肺炎古方中出现频次≥50次的药物,共有43味药,对其中高频单味药进行统计得出:⑴从药性角度分析,温性药18味、出现1773次,寒性药16味、出现1226次,各占药性频次总数的43.33%和29.96%;⑵从药味角度分析,辛味药18味、出现2268次,苦味药22味、出现2013次,甘味药17味、出现1681次,各占药味频次总数的35.55%、31.55%和26.35%;⑶从归经角度分析,归肺经药26味、出现2501次,归脾经药23味、出现2447次,归胃经药18味、出现1587次,归心经药14味、出现1324次,各占归经频次总数的21.45%、20.99%、13.61%和11.36%;⑷从功效角度分析,解表药12味、出现2501次,补虚药7味、出现827次,清热药9味、出现662次,各占功效频次总数的27.59%、20.21%和16.18%。治疗病毒性肺炎古方中药物关联规则结果显示,重要性高的3个药物组合分别为“苦杏仁、石膏、麻黄”“金银花、甘草、连翘”“草果、藿香、厚朴”。结论治疗病毒性肺炎古方中,药物多偏于温辛、寒苦、寒甘等,入肺、脾、胃经,以清热解毒、宣肺透邪为基本治则。

老年慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重病人呼吸机相关性肺炎诺莫图模型的预测价值

目的筛选老年慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)急性加重病人发生呼吸机相关性肺炎(VAP)的危险因子,验证以此构建的诺莫图预测模型的价值。方法以2016年12月至2021年11月聊城市第二人民医院收治的374例老年COPD病人为研究对象,按6∶4的比例,采用随机数字表法分为建模集(n=225)与验证集(n=149)。分析VAP的影响因素,建立诺莫图模型并评估其预测价值。结果VAP组病人年龄[(70.56±6.33)岁比(68.01±6.06)岁]、急性生理和慢性健康(APACHEⅡ)评分[(20.44±6.89)分比(12.20±4.60)分]、序贯器官衰竭(SOFA)评分[(7.65±3.32)分比4.12±1.82)分]、有吸烟史比例(71.9%比54.8%)、合并基础疾病≥3种比例(45.6%比18.5%)、过去90 d使用抗生素比例(63.2%比40.5%)、呼吸机通气时长≥4 d比例(77.2%比40.5%)、再次插管比例(80.7%比46.4%)较非VAP组升高(P<0.05)。logistic回归分析结果示,合并基础疾病≥3种(OR=2.78,P=0.027)、APACHEⅡ评分(OR=9.46,P<0.001)、SOFA评分(OR=2.99,P=0.010)、过去90 d使用抗生素(OR=2.71,P=0.015)、呼吸机通气时长≥4 d(OR=3.24,P=0.006)、再次插管(OR=3.65,P=0.004)是发生VAP的独立危险因素。建模集及验证集校准曲线结果均显示,构建的诺莫图预测模型校准度较好,ROC曲线下面积分别为0.87[95%CI:(0.82,0.93)]、0.83[95%CI:(0.75,0.92)]。结论通过合并基础疾病≥3种、APACHEⅡ评分、SOFA评分、过去90 d使用抗生素、呼吸机通气时长≥4 d、再次插管等危险因素建立的诺莫图模型对老年COPD急性加重病人发生VAP具有较好的预测价值。

改良成人经口气管插管机械通气患者口腔护理方法及应用

目的探讨改良成人经口气管插管机械通气患者口腔护理方法的应用效果。方法便利抽样选取2021年1月1日至2021年12月30日四川省人民医院神外监护室经口气管插管机械通气患者220例为对照组,口腔护理方法为冲洗+擦拭+吸痰管连接负压吸引;2022年1月1日至2022年12月30日经口气管插管机械通气患者163例为观察组,口腔护理方法为擦拭+冲洗+吸唾管连接负压吸引。比较两组患者口腔异味发生率、口腔污垢残留、操作时口腔内污液溢出及吸唾管/吸痰管滑出情况、呼吸机相关性肺炎发生率。结果两组患者呼吸机相关性肺炎发生率比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);两组口腔异味发生率、口腔污垢残留、操作时口腔内污液溢出及吸唾管/吸痰管滑出、操作耗时等比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);100%操作人员愿意选择观察组的吸唾管连接负压吸引口腔护理废液(P<0.05)。结论改良成人经口气管插管机械通气患者口腔护理方法,能提高口腔护理质量、提高患者舒适度,节约成本、提高工作效率,有一定的推广应用价值。

鼻饲时机对急性前循环大动脉闭塞性脑梗死血管内治疗后卒中相关肺炎的影响

目的探讨鼻饲时机对急性前循环大动脉闭塞性脑梗死血管内治疗后卒中相关肺炎的影响。方法选择2021年1月至2022年1月赣州市人民医院收治的90例急性前循环大动脉闭塞性脑梗死患者作为研究对象,按照随机数字表法分为A组(n=30)、B组(n=30)和C组(n=30),三组分别于术前,术后1、24 h留置胃管,比较三组并发症发生率、美国国立卫生研究所脑卒中(NIHSS)评分及改良Rankin(mRS)评分。结果A组肺部感染发生时间短于B组、C组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);A组肺部感染、消化道出血及低蛋白血症发生率低于B组和C组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.017)。三组入院第7天NIHSS评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),入院3个月A组NIHSS评分均低于B组、C组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);A组入院3个月mRS评分均低于B组、C组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论急性前循环大动脉闭塞性脑梗死血管内治疗时,于手术前开展鼻饲,能够降低肺部感染相关发生率,有助于促使患者神经功能恢复,改善生活状态,整体应用效果较好,值得推广应用。

小儿呼吸机相关性肺炎病原菌分布及耐药性分析

目的分析小儿呼吸机相关性肺炎(VAP)病原菌分布情况及耐药性。方法回顾性分析2018年1月至2020年10月日照市中医医院收治的56例VAP患儿的临床资料,采集所有患儿气道分泌物进行病原菌培养及药敏试验,分析病原菌分布情况及耐药性。结果56例VAP患儿以晚发型为主,占比69.64%;共检出61株病原菌,其中革兰阴性菌47株(77.05%),以鲍曼不动杆菌(29.51%)、铜绿假单胞菌(22.95%)、肺炎克雷伯菌(14.75%)为主;革兰阳性菌12株(19.67%),以金黄色葡萄球菌(8.20%)、肺炎链球菌(6.56%)为主;真菌2株(3.28%)。主要革兰阴性菌鲍曼不动杆菌、铜绿假单胞菌、肺炎克雷伯菌对头孢噻肟、头孢曲松、头孢唑林耐药性均>50.00%,对亚胺培南、美罗培南未产生耐药性。革兰阳性菌金黄色葡萄球菌、肺炎链球菌对青霉素、氨苄西林、红霉素耐药性均≥75.00%,对替考拉宁、万古霉素未产生耐药性。结论小儿VAP以晚发型为主,革兰阴性菌为主要致病菌,且整体致病菌对常规抗菌药物呈广谱耐药现象,需依据药敏结果选用针对性药物治疗,促进感染消退。