ICU Audit – Mechanical Ventilation is a structured clinical audit tool, available as a Google Form and printable PDF, designed to support safe, evidence-based mechanical ventilation practices in the Intensive Care Unit.
The audit evaluates key domains of ventilatory care, including:
Compliance with local mechanical ventilation protocols
Appropriateness of ventilator settings and alarm configuration
Regular monitoring of ventilatory parameters (PIP, EtCO₂, cuff pressure)
Documentation of daily ventilator review, weaning criteria, and readiness for extubation
Assessment and prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)
Sedation and analgesia practices during mechanical ventilation
Data can be collected electronically using the Google Form for easy aggregation and reporting, or via the PDF version for paper-based audits. The tool supports routine ICU audit cycles, governance reporting, education, and quality improvement initiatives.
Intended use:
Clinical audit and quality improvement only. Not intended for direct clinical decision-making or replacement of medical records.
Intended users:
ICU clinicians, nurse educators, respiratory therapists, and quality & safety teams.