Introduction
delirium, ICU-acquired weakness, VAE, pneumonia, atelectasis, ventilator-induced lung injury, ventilator-associated
PNEUMONIA, ATELECTASIS, PULMONARY EDEMA, VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA (VAP), THROMBOEMBOLISM, EVENTS, ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME, COMPLICATIONS
Mechanical ventilation is a life-saving intervention but can be associated with several complications including ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), ventilator-induced lung injury, pulmonary edema, thromboembolism, delirium, and ICU-acquired weakness. The concept of ventilator-associated events (VAEs) has been introduced in 2013, with the premise of capturing harm not only from pneumonia but also from pulmonary edema, atelectasis, and acute respiratory distress syndrome [The objective of this study is to report whether a multicenter collaborative to improve the care of mechanically ventilated patients by implementing evidence-based practices, that include subglottic suctioning, daily assessment for SAT, SBT, head of bed elevation, and avoidance of neuromuscular blockers unless otherwise indicated, would reduce VAE rate and other outcomes including mortality.