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Knowledge and Management of Tracheal Tube Cuffs Among ICU Nurses in Korea

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Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this research was to determine knowledge and management of tracheal tube cuffs among nurses of ICU.

Methods: This descriptive survey recruited 150 nurses working at 8 different adult ICUs within 2 tertiary hospitals in Seoul. A survey questionnaire was developed to measure cuff management. The internal reliability of the tool was examined by Cronbach¡¯s ?. Descriptive statistics and multiple regressions were used to analyze data.

Results: Among the 150 nurses, 94.0% replied that they would measure the pressure themselves. With regard to nurses¡¯ knowledge about tracheal tube cuffs, only 6% answered that they knew ¡¯the appropriate cuff pressure¡¯. The existence of a measuring device (p < .001), a guideline (p < .001), the level of knowledge on its related complications(p = .003), and clinical experience (p < .001) together accounted for 35.0% of the total variation in cuff management. They pointed out that the lack of time and the lack of education were major barriers to appropriate management; whereas education update was the most imperative factor for good management.

Conclusion: ICU nurses have inappropriate knowledge and practice in cuff management. Therefore continuing education is necessary for better practice of tracheal tube cuff management.
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Intensive care unit, Tracheal tube, Cuffs, Knowledge, Management
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