Knowledge and Practices of Intensive Care Unit Nurses Regarding Endotracheal Tube Suctioning at Tertiary Care Hospital

Knowledge and Practices of Intensive Care Unit

Abstract

One of the ten most important nursing interventions is Endotracheal Aspirating (ETS) that critical care nurses provide to intubated patients. The ICU nurse is responsible for performing endotracheal suction, which helps mechanically ventilated patients who are unable to clear their airways of secretions and improves oxygenation and ventilation. Objective: To evaluate the expertise and behaviors of critical care nurses in tertiary care hospitals with regard to endotracheal tube suctioning.  Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional design with purposive sampling. A total of 150 staff nurses were included as the research population. Results: As the study followed a descriptive cross-sectional approach, descriptive statistics were utilized. Frequency distribution was calculated, and data normality was assessed. The study reported that the participants with good knowledge were 55 (39.3%) and the participants with moderate knowledge were 50 (35.7%) and those with poor knowledge were 25 (25.0%). The participants with Good Practice were 78 (52.0%) and participants with Poor Practice were 72 (48.0%). Conclusion: The majority of nurses had excellent understanding and appropriate procedures about suctioning endotracheal tubes, according to the study's findings.