To avoid ventilator-associated pneumonia, how often should ventilator circuits be changed?

a. Every 24 hours
b. Every 48 hours
c. Once weekly
d. When visibly dirty


ANS: D
There is no protocol for cleaning ventilator circuits other than when visibly dirty.

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