VAP can cost a lot of money to a hospital. Many steps can be taken to reduce cases of VAP as you mentioned in your post. Routine sub-glotic suctioning is a good practice. Currently, we are trialing two different kinds of ETT with the capability of sub-glotic suctioning. I am not sure how effective these tubes are. Hopefully some will to a study on them and we will have statistics.
We also are using disposable blades, which I agree is a good idea. It will reduce the chances of infection. As you have mentioned they are cost saver. I believe education and proper training is very important to reducing infection and to provide high quality care to patients.
We also are using disposable blades, which I agree is a good idea. It will reduce the chances of infection. As you have mentioned they are cost saver. I believe education and proper training is very important to reducing infection and to provide high quality care to patients.