The Prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia guideline was developed by the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement which is a nonprofit Organization. The sources of funding for the venture included Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, HealthPartners, Medical, Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, and UCare. The conditions under focus in developing the guideline were Ventilator-associated pneumonia and other complications such as stress ulcer and venous thromboembolism that affect patients on ventilators. The guidelines major facets were ventilator-associated pneumonia management, prevention and risk assessment. The possible areas of clinical specialism considered to benefit from the guideline included critical care, internal medicine, Continue reading...