Ventilator Pnuemonia?

does anyone know how this is treated??

He is on a ventilator and has developed pnuemonia

This is called VAP(ventilator acquired pneumonia). It is treated with antibiotics, tracheal/endotracheal and oral suctioning at least every four hours, nebulized bronchodilatory treatments with CPT(chest physiotherapy) and finally keeping the head of the bed at a 45 degree incline to prevent aspiration.

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My first guess would be through antibiotics or some sort of therapy. You might not want to quote me word for word on this because I'm not a respiratory therapist. Talk to your doctor. Or to a respiratory therapist.

with a ventilator?

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I'm a nurse in a plumonary critical care unit and ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is a real problem. Antibiotics will help but make sure that basic nursing care is being done. Things like keeping the head of the bed elevated at least 30 degrees and vigorous oral care every 4 hours minimum will help. The oral secretions that collect in your mouth can enter the lungs and these secretions are loaded with bacteria that can cause or contribute to pneumonia. This is truly a problem or risk for any ventilator patient and the longer you are intubated the more at risk you are. It's OK if when you visit you even help with oral care if you feel want to. The RN will teach you what to do.It's really easy to do and may help you to feel that you have some control or are able to contribute in some way to help. Some people just can't do it and that is OK also. Don't attack your nurse, just inquire. Offer to help if you like. You can find info on this topic by searching VAP or the title Ventilator Associated Pneumonia. I wish you both the very best.