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    Effective preventive measures applied by nurses to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care units
    (Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2017) Cáceda Zavaleta, Yochi Marlon; Zambrano Vilca, Melchorita Milagros; Gómez Gonzales, Walter Edgar
    Objective: To determine effective preventive measures taken by nurses to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia in the ICU. Materials and Methods: A systematic review of four articles was conducted. Results: The most effective preventive measures include head elevation, secretion aspiration, oral hygiene, monitoring cuff pressure, and measuring gastric residual volume. Conclusion: Elevating the head of the bed and other preventive measures are essential in reducing ventilator-associated pneumonia in ICU patients.