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.
âHe finally saw her walking fast down the hall and he slowed to an amble a few meters away from her.â. âGreenbank is a demonstration garden where people can glean practical and creative ideas either from a leisurely amble or from the programme of courses and guided walks.â. walk, hike, trek. View synonyms.