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SVN frequency of change
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Dona Apr 9, 2009.

 

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Dona replied to Dona's discussion SVN frequency of change
"Great info, thanks for the responce, I will present to my director!"
Apr 9, 2009
Dona replied to Dona's discussion SVN frequency of change
"I was looking for best practice in regarding to changing out nebs, realizing that there are many contributing factors to VAP. We do protocol to MDIs and we do not routinely break the circuit. We normally do not use nebs on ventilated patients,…"
Feb 14, 2009
Dona replied to Prem's discussion Servo I vs PB 840
"Hello, We have ServoI and PB 840. In My opinion, the 840 is the better of the 2. 840, also offers the NIV mode which allows for mask ventilation. The servoI, is easy to work with, but patients always seem "air hungry". It is really hard to…"
Feb 11, 2009
Prem replied to Dona's discussion SVN frequency of change
"Greetings! Well its Good Questions.Do not change SVN Routinely for Infection Control Purpose.SVN change is only based on Technolgy and the Type of Nebulizer. Aerosol is Science.Therefore pls specify type ,make ,design and manufacture. Regarding…"
Feb 11, 2009
Lisa Martinez replied to Dona's discussion SVN frequency of change
"We try to limit the use of SVN. We mainly use MDI's to cut down on VAP. CDC has guidelines on equipment change outs. Also AARC website has information."
Feb 10, 2009
ric mandanas replied to Dona's discussion SVN frequency of change
"This might sound a bit odd but after carefully realizing what the rationale of the protocol means it makes sense thou it could create arguments on both sides. Moisture caused by humidity and water droplets left after each treatment (specially…"
Feb 10, 2009
Michael replied to Dona's discussion SVN frequency of change
"Hi Donna. It really depends on hospital protocols and the Repiratory team. Changing of SVN every treatment or every 3 days will most likely decrease the incidence of VAP, however there are ways to modify the practice. Like there are some who either…"
Feb 10, 2009
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SVN frequency of change

I am trying to find the best practice for changing out SVN on ventilator patients to reduce VAP. I have heard after every treatment to every 3 days. What is the normal for any of you?I should have included that we protocol the treatments to MDIs when posible. However , sometimes the drugs are not supplied in MDI, so we have to use the SVN. We are trying to figure out why we now are having a problem with VP. We had 1 case in 11 months, then last 2 months have had 5 cases. We are stunned to say…See More
Feb 10, 2009
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School, College or University Graduated From
JCC
Year of Graduation
March 1, 1997
Degree Type
Associate in Science - AS
Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Current Job Title
Respiratory Care Coordinator
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Norton Healthcare

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At 8:21pm on February 10, 2009, ric mandanas said…
welcome to rt space. keep in touch.
 
 
 

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