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Abstract
Critical Care Nurses’ Practice of Endotracheal Tube Suctioning in Intensive Care Units: an Observational Study Background : Endotracheal tube (ETT) suctioning is one of the most frequent airway procedures used for mechanically ventilated patients. Endotracheal tube suctioning (ETS) play a vital role to maintain airway clearance and prevent infection, particularly ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Critical care nurses’ (CCN) practice can minimize this infection and promote health. Aim : This study aimed to assess CCNs’ practice of ETS in intensive care units (ICUs) at Emergency Hospital, Mansoura University. Method : A descriptive observational research design was used to conduct this study with a convenience sample of 50 CCNs working in three ICUs affiliated with Emergency Hospital, Mansoura University in Egypt. One tool was used for data collection in this study ””Nurses’ Practice of Endo-Tracheal Tube Suctioning Observation Checklist””. Results: The results revealed statistically significant differences between the total and sub-total score of nurses’ practice. The total practice score of the participant nurses was unsatisfactory (100%) with a mean ± SD of 55.49 ± 6.51. Conclusion and Recommendations: The current study concluded that CCNs’ practice regarding ETS was unsatisfactory. These findings may have a negative effect on patients’ outcomes. The CCNs need a training program application to improve their practice regarding ETS to improve patients’ health, prevent complications, and significantly save costs.