Evidence-based knowledge and emotional experiences of undergraduate nursing students regarding endotracheal suctioning: A cross-sectional, descriptive study

Yilmaz, İlkin; Özden, Dilek

doi:10.1016/j.iccn.2021.103040

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“…A national survey in Sweden showed that poor staff adherence to mechanical ventilation guidelines could be attributed to several barriers such as lack of training, lack of awareness, resistance to change, and inadequate administrators’ support [ 22 ]. The unavailability of ETS guidelines and absence of continuous education and training may ultimately lead to differences in nursing practice [ 10 ]. Therefore, Yemeni CCNs need regular courses and training in ETS to gain more knowledge and practice regarding the care of patients with mechanical ventilators.…”

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“…ETS is a procedure that involves catheter insertion through the ETT to remove the airway secretions by applying a negative pressure [ 9 , 10 ]. If ETS is not performed according to evidence-based practice, it may lead to many complications such as tracheobronchial trauma and bleeding, ventilator-associated pneumonia, ulceration, atelectasis, hypoxemia, cardiovascular instability and elevated intracranial pressure [ 4 , 5 , 9 ].…”

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Adherence of critical care nurses to endotracheal suctioning guidelines: a cross-sectional study

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Background Endotracheal suctioning (ETS) is one of the most common invasive procedures performed by critical care nurses (CCNs) to remove accumulated pulmonary secretions, ensure airway patency for adequate ventilation and oxygenation as well as prevent atelectasis in intubated patients. Objectives To assess the practice of CCNs in intensive care units (ICUs) before, during, and after performing the ETS procedure and identify factors affecting their practice. Methods A cross-sectional and non-participant observational design was conducted in the ICUs of four hospitals in Hodeida city, Yemen. The data were collected using a 25-item observational checklist in the period from May to August 2019. Results More than half (55%) of CCNs scored undesirable (< 50%) regarding their adherence to ETS practice guidelines while the rest scored moderate (50–75%), with none of showing desirable adherence (> 70%) to the guidelines. There was no significant association between gender, age, education level, or length of experience of CCNs in the ICUs and their practice during performance ETS procedures. However, training (p = 0.010) and receiving information about ETS (p = 0.028) significantly improved the CCNs’ practice. Conclusion Most CCNs at the ICUs of Hodeida hospitals do not adhere to evidence-based practice guidelines when performing ETS procedures, possibly resulting in numerous adverse effects and complications for patients. CCNs receiving information and training show better ETS practice than do their counterparts. Therefore, it is necessary to provide the nursing staff with clear guidelines, continuous education and monitoring to improve their practices.

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