Frequency of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Using the AnapnoGuard System

Frequency of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) in Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients Using the AnapnoGuard System

Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a common complication experienced by mechanically ventilated patients and within the framework of Respiratory Intensive Care Units. The AnapnoGuard system, developed by Hospitech Respiration Ltd. is a ventilation guard system that includes a number of unique characteristics. This study was designed to test the frequency VAP in mechanically ventilated ICU patients using the AnapnoGuard System.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ICU patients;
• Patient was connected to AnapnoGuard system up to six hours from intubation;
• Age - above 18.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pneumonia;
• Aspiration Pneumonia;
• Chronic or Severe Pneumonia;
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) requiring permanent home-based antibiotic treatment;
• Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD);
• Post Lung Transplant State;
• Immunosuppression.
• Patients ventilated in prone position
• Patient who was ventilated 3 months prior to being enrolled in the study
• Pregnant women