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Intensive care nurses' evidence-based knowledge and experiences regarding closed suctioning system.

I Yilmaz¹, D Ozden², G G Arslan²

¹Dokuz Eylul University, Institute of Health Sciences; Department of Fundamentals Nursing, Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Nursing, Balcova, Izmir, Turkey.

Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice

|June 14, 2021

Summary

Intensive care nurses show positive experiences with closed suctioning systems but have limited evidence-based knowledge. Further training is recommended to improve endotracheal suctioning practices and patient outcomes.

Keywords:

Closed suctioning system experience intensive care knowledge nurse

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Area of Science:

Nursing Practice
Critical Care Medicine
Respiratory Therapy

Background:

Endotracheal suctioning is crucial for airway patency in mechanically ventilated patients.
Adequate knowledge is essential for intensive care nurses to prevent complications during suctioning.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess intensive care nurses' knowledge and experience with closed suctioning systems.
To identify areas for improvement in suctioning techniques and training.

Main Methods:

A prospective, cross-sectional, descriptive study involving 195 nurses in tertiary intensive care units.
Data collected via a researcher-developed questionnaire and analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests.

Main Results:

Nurses demonstrated limited knowledge of evidence-based suctioning, with 80.5% scoring 0-40 out of 80.
While most found the closed system efficient and time-saving, nearly half struggled with viscous secretions.
Uncertainty existed regarding catheter tip effectiveness in causing hemorrhagic secretions.

Conclusions:

A significant gap exists in nurses' evidence-based knowledge of suctioning procedures.
Positive experiences with closed suction systems contrast with challenges in managing certain secretions.
Regular in-service training is vital to enhance nurses' suctioning knowledge and skills.