Table 3 Intensive Care Unit nurses’ self-reported compliance to EBGs for prevention of VAP
|  | %(n = 116) |
|---|---|
Removal of the nasogastric tube as soon as clinically feasible | 81.6 |
Enteral feeding protocol/avoidance of gastric over distension | 91.2 |
Semi-recumbent positioning of the patient (30—45°) | 89.2 |
Humidification with heat and moisture exchangers | 84.1 |
Daily changes of heat and moisture exchangers | 59.1 |
Chest physiotherapy | 55.5 |
Adequate hand hygiene between patients | 87.5 |
Use of a formal infection-control program | 90.6 |
Maintenance of adequate pressure in the endotracheal-tube cuff | 82.1 |
Scheduled drainage of condensate from ventilator circuits | 29.6 |
Continuous subglottic suctioning | 11.6 |
Use of protective gowns during suctioning | 11.6 |
Pre-suctioning analgesic | 0.4 |
Pre-suctioning hyperoxygenation | 41.1 |
Face mask-wearing during suctioning | 11.6 |
Sterility of suction catheter maintained until inserted into airway | 90.8 |
Protection of patients eyes and central venous catheter from secretions during suctioning | 10.9 |
Two nurses perform suctioning | 13.0 |
Sodium chloride instillation | 90.5 |
Used catheter and gloves are disposed of in a manner that prevents contamination from secretions | 90.1 |
Sedation protocol | 75.3 |
Respirator and weaning protocols | 60.1 |
Avoidance of unnecessary reintubation | 89.7 |
Extubation protocol | 84.0 |
Patient positional treatment | 91.8 |