Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Self-Directed
Course • Medical Errors / Patient Safety
Course Objectives:
- Explain the importance of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).
- Describe the epidemiology of VAP.
- Identify the risk factors for VAP.
- Outline the pathogenesis of VAP.
- Recommend diagnostic techniques for VAP.
- Recommend preventative measures for VAP.
- Recommend strategies for management of VAP.
This course meets the criteria for California RCP Leadership.
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