Nurses’ Awareness toward Ventilators’ Alarms in Critical Care Units | ||||
| Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal | ||||
| Article 30, Volume 13, Issue 51, May 2025, Page 335-340 PDF (653.93 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/asnj.2025.357959.2007 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Rehab Sayed Abd Elsater  1; Mervat Anwer Abdelazeez 2; Mohamed fathy mostafa3
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| 1Demonstrator of Critical Care & Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt. | ||||
| 2Professor of Critical Care & Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt. | ||||
| 3Assistant Professor of Anasthesia Intensive Care and Pain Management, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Critical Care Units; Nurses Awareness &Ventilators’ alarms | ||||
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