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Abstract
Introduction: Mechanical ventilation is essential life-saving technology. Weaning a patient from mechanical is a challenge for critical care nurses who play a vital role in assessing patient‟s readiness for weaning. Aim: Study aimed to assess the nurses’ performance regarding weaning of patients from mechanical ventilation and suggest nursing guideline regarding weaning of patient from mechanical ventilation. Design: Descriptive exploratory design was used in carrying out this study. Setting: This study was conducted at Cardiac Surgery Academic Institute affiliated to Ain Shams University Hospitals. Sample: A convenience sample consisted of 45 nurses. Tools: Nurses‟ characteristics Assessment Questionnaire, Nurses’ knowledge assessment questionnaire, and Nurses‟ practice observational checklists regarding weaning from mechanical ventilator. Results: 73.3% of the studied nurses had satisfactory level of knowledge regarding weaning of patient from mechanical ventilation. Also the same percentage was competent during practicing care for mechanically ventilated patient. Conclusion: Most of the studied nursing were competent in performing their role regarding weaning of patient from mechanical ventilation. Recommendations: An orientation programme for staff newly appointed to the ICU should be conducted including education with regard weaning from mechanical ventilator. Extensive and ongoing in-service training programmes for ICU nurses to improve their knowledge and practice regarding weaning of patients from mechanical ventilator.
Keywords: Mechanical Ventilation, Nurses Performance, Weaning.