Implementation of Multipronged Approach in Patients with Chest Trauma Reduces VAP and Unplanned Admission to the ICU

Authors

Julie Donnelly, MSN, RN, TRCN, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Kristen Firely, MSN, RN, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Nicole Olszewski, BSN, RN, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Jessica Byrne, MSN, RN-BC, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Tiffani Stanley, CSTR, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Joshua A. Marks, MD, FACS, FCCM, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
George Koenig, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

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Description

Problem

The incidence of pulmonary complications in trauma patients with chest trauma has been reported to be as high as 49% (Ruibel L, 2022). However, all trauma patients are at risk for developing pulmonary complications due to a multitude of factors some pre-existing while others injury related sequela. Within our institution, we observed an increase in pulmonary complications through review of our TQIP (Spring 2020) and state registry data.

Publication Date

12-14-2023

Keywords

VAP, unplanned ICU, trauma

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Surgery | Trauma

Comments

Presented at the 2023 Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) Annual Conference.

Recommended Citation

Donnelly, MSN, RN, TRCN, Julie; Firely, MSN, RN, Kristen; Olszewski, BSN, RN, Nicole; Byrne, MSN, RN-BC, Jessica; Stanley, CSTR, Tiffani; Marks, MD, FACS, FCCM, Joshua A.; and Koenig, George, "Implementation of Multipronged Approach in Patients with Chest Trauma Reduces VAP and Unplanned Admission to the ICU" (2023). Department of Surgery Posters. 13.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/surgeryposters/13