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Chinese Journal of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing ›› 2026, Vol. 7 ›› Issue (1): 54-60.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.2096-7446.2026.01.008

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Summary of the best evidence for prevention and management of ventilator-associated pneumonia in preterm infants

ZHANG Dan(), YE Juan*(), WU Liya, ZHANG Mengyu, LIANG Jinjing, LING Mi   

  1. Pediatrics Departmentthe First Affiliated Hospital,Zhejiang University School of Medicine,Hangzhou 311100Hangzhou 311100, China
  • Received:2025-01-16 Online:2026-01-10 Published:2026-01-06
  • Contact: YE Juan,E-mail:760591142@qq.com

Abstract:

Objective To search,evaluate and summarize the best evidence on the prevention and management of ventilator-associated pneumonia(VAP) in premature infants,so as to provide reference for clinical nursing practice. Methods Computerized searches were conducted in domestic and international websites and databases for literature on the prevention and management of VAP in preterm infants from January 1,2011 to June 30,2024. The evidence was summarized,graded and synthesized. Results A total of 12 articles were included,including 2 guidelines,2 expert consensuses,1 randomized controlled trial,4 meta-analyses,and 3 systematic reviews. Five themes and 29 best evidence items were extracted. Conclusion The summarized best evidence provides evidence-based support for clinical nurses in preventing and managing VAP in preterm infants,which is helpful in reducing the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia.

Key words: Premature Infants, Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, Prevention, Management, Summary of Evidence, Evidence-Based Nursing