Which of the Following Are Components of the Institute for Healthcare

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are components of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's (IHI's) ventilator bundle? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Interrupt sedation each day to assess readiness to extubate.
• B) Maintain head of bed at least 30 degrees elevation.
• C) Provide deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis.
• D) Provide prophylaxis for peptic ulcer disease.
• E) Swab the mouth with foam swabs every 2 hours.

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