Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 5, 2026
07:36
Mechanical Ventilation Boot Camp Curriculum
Published on: March 12, 2018
9.7K
Optimizing infection control: Evaluating nurses' knowledge and practices for preventing infections in mechanically
Safar Awadh Alotaibi1, Maha AlOtaibi2, Hadiya Nassar Alrashedi3
1Nursing Department, Afif General Hospital, Third Health Cluster, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Infection, Disease & Health
|March 29, 2025
Summary
ICU nurses show satisfactory infection control practices, but adherence to Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) bundles is low. Targeted education is needed to improve VAP prevention knowledge and practices for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Practice
- Infectious Disease Control
Background:
- Intensive care units (ICUs) present high infection risks for mechanically ventilated patients.
- Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common and costly hospital-acquired infection.
- Nurses play a vital role in implementing infection control measures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate intensive care unit (ICU) nurses' knowledge and practices concerning infection control.
- To specifically assess VAP prevention strategies in mechanically ventilated patients.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive observational study was conducted in Saudi Arabia.
- Purposive sampling identified experienced ICU nurses.
- Data collection involved self-report questionnaires and observational checklists.
Main Results:
- 61.2% of nurses demonstrated satisfactory infection control practices.
- Hand hygiene compliance was high (81.8%), but VAP bundle adherence was low (42.4%).
- Knowledge gaps were noted in VAP prevention and oral care.
Conclusions:
- Targeted educational programs are necessary to enhance ICU nurses' infection control practices.
- Improved training can address deficits in VAP prevention and oral care knowledge.
- Enhancing these practices is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Keywords:
Infection controlIntensive care unitsMechanical ventilationNursing careVentilator-associated pneumoniaMore Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:22Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures
4.7K
Essential infection prevention measures are based on the knowledge of the infection chain, the modes of transmission in healthcare settings, and the use of the best practices in all healthcare settings. Compulsory public reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates is needed to allow individuals and the community to make informed choices regarding selecting a healthcare facility.
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
4.7K
01:25Transmission-based Precautions II: Airborne and Protective Environment
2.0K
Transmission-based precautions are for patients infected or suspected to be infected (or colonized) with organisms posing a significant risk to others. The transmission precautions include airborne and protective environment precautions.
Airborne precautions:
Use airborne precautions when treating patients known or suspected to have diseases that spread through the air—for example, tuberculosis or measles. These organisms are present in smaller droplets expelled by an infected person and...
Airborne precautions:
Use airborne precautions when treating patients known or suspected to have diseases that spread through the air—for example, tuberculosis or measles. These organisms are present in smaller droplets expelled by an infected person and...
2.0K
01:26Standard Precaution
3.2K
Standard precautions are the minimum infection control safeguards used while caring for all patients, irrespective of their disease condition. They help prevent the spread of common infectious microorganisms to healthcare workers, patients, and visitors in all healthcare settings.
Hand hygiene is the most crucial means to prevent the transmission of disease. Employers are legally required to provide their workers with personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure or contact with...
Hand hygiene is the most crucial means to prevent the transmission of disease. Employers are legally required to provide their workers with personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure or contact with...
3.2K
01:19Respiratory Assessment: Purpose and Indications
2.1K
Respiratory assessment is a cornerstone of nursing assessments, crucial for the early detection of patient deterioration. This evaluation transcends routine procedures, representing a critical skill nurses must master to ensure optimal patient care.
Objectives and Importance:
The primary goal of respiratory assessment is to evaluate patients at early risk of clinical deterioration. Since respiratory distress often precedes other signs of declining health, breathing patterns and sounds become a...
Objectives and Importance:
The primary goal of respiratory assessment is to evaluate patients at early risk of clinical deterioration. Since respiratory distress often precedes other signs of declining health, breathing patterns and sounds become a...
2.1K
01:30Pneumonia V: Nursing management and Prevention
4.2K
Nursing management of pneumonia involves promoting airway patency, facilitating rest and conserving energy, encouraging fluid intake, maintaining nutrition, and educating patients.
The nurse must practice strict medical asepsis and adhere to infection control guidelines to minimize healthcare-associated infections.
Enhance airway patency
Position the patient correctly to facilitate drainage of the affected lung segments. Manual or mechanical percussion and vibration can also be employed....
The nurse must practice strict medical asepsis and adhere to infection control guidelines to minimize healthcare-associated infections.
Enhance airway patency
Position the patient correctly to facilitate drainage of the affected lung segments. Manual or mechanical percussion and vibration can also be employed....
4.2K
01:23Mechanical Ventilation III: Noninvasive Ventilation
936
Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NIPPV), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) are essential methods in respiratory care. These ventilation techniques offer unique benefits for patients with various respiratory conditions, providing adequate support without requiring intubation. Let's explore how each method is crucial in improving patient outcomes and enhancing respiratory therapy.
Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation...
Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation...
936