Education plays a key role in the management of patients with VAP. Use of self-study education modules on the nursing care of patients at risk for VAP can decrease the rate of this type of pneumonia, the number of days of mechanical ventilation, and the cost of the disease.8.
For the walkathon as a competitive event, see dance marathon. A walkathon (walk-a-thon), walking marathon or sponsored walk is a type of community or school fundraiser in which participants raise money by collecting donations or pledges for walking a predetermined distance or course.
The eat-a-thon was a research trip into the cuisine of the region, which inspires the menu at Little Town in New York City. The journey took him to Binghamton, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo and Ithaca: 800 miles and 22 hours of driving, all told. And it resulted in a more authentic Garbage Plate, Spiedies and Beef on Weck, among other dishes.