Effect of Tracheostomy Care Training on Nurse’s Performance at Critical Care Units in Erbil City
Yousif Omar,
Abdullah Ahmed
Abstract:Background and objectives: Tracheostomy is one of the oldest known surgical procedures. Tracheostomy patients are at high risk for airway obstruction, impaired ventilation, and infection as well as other lethal complications. Skilled bedside nursing care can prevent these complications. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of progressive tracheostomy care practice on nurses and physiotherapists in the ICU and RCU in Erbil City-Iraq. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted at four Inten… Show more
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