Nurses’ Awareness toward Ventilators’ Alarms in Critical Care Units

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Demonstrator of Critical Care & Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

2 Professor of Critical Care & Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

3 Assistant Professor of Anasthesia Intensive Care and Pain Management, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt

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Background: Alarms play a crucial role in mechanical ventilation as they provide vital life-supporting function. These alarms notify healthcare providers of technical issues or patient-related events that require immediate attention or action. Aim: This  study aimed to assess  nurses' Awareness of Ventilator’s Alarms in Critical Care Units. Research design: A descriptive research  design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted in the intensive care units at Assiut University  Hospital . Sample: A convenience sample of 40 nurses working in the intensive care units  of Assiut University Hospital was included. Tools: Data were collected using: Tool(1) : An interview questionnaire to assess nurse' demographic characteristics; Tool(2): An  evaluation of  nurses' awareness  regarding ventilator alarms. Result: Among the 40 nurses who participated in the study, majority were females, More than half had poor knowledge regarding mechanical ventilator (MV) alarms. Conclusion: The study showed that a large percentage of nursing staff members need educational and training courses regarding mechanical ventilators alarms. Recommendation:  The study recommends a follow-up period in future research to  accurately assess long-term outcomes.

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