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Educating nurses about correct application of cricoid pressure.
1Operative Care Division, VA Medical Center, Portland, Ore, USA.
AORN Journal
|September 29, 2006
Summary
Perioperative nurses often incorrectly apply cricoid pressure. An education program significantly improved nurses
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Perioperative Nursing
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Cricoid pressure is a critical airway management technique used frequently in operating rooms.
- Studies suggest perioperative nurses may lack proficiency in the correct application of cricoid pressure.
- Ensuring correct technique is vital for preventing esophageal regurgitation and aspiration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement an educational program for perioperative nurses on cricoid pressure.
- To assess and improve nurses' skills in applying correct cricoid pressure.
- To enhance patient safety through standardized airway management.
Main Methods:
- A quality improvement project was conducted.
- A pretest-education program-posttest model was used.
- 51 perioperative nurses participated in the skill assessment and training.
Main Results:
- Pretest: Only 2 (3.9%) nurses demonstrated correct cricoid pressure application.
- Posttest: 35 (68.6%) nurses successfully applied cricoid pressure correctly.
- Significant improvement in skill proficiency was observed after the educational intervention.
Conclusions:
- A targeted education program effectively enhances perioperative nurses' ability to apply cricoid pressure correctly.
- Improved technique in cricoid pressure application can contribute to better patient outcomes.
- Continuous education and skill assessment are recommended for maintaining proficiency.
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