Abstract
Objective: To explore the knowledge and practice of the ICU nurses regarding endotracheal suctioning. Method: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among ICU nurses regarding knowledge and practice of endotracheal suctioning in Tertiary care private and public sector hospitals of Peshawar. Participants were selected through convenient sampling technique. A well-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The autonomy and confidentiality was assured through a well-defined informed consent. Results: A total of 65 nurses were included in the study from ICU of four Tertiary care Hospitals of Peshawar. 29.2% were male participants and 70.8% were female. The mean knowledge of the participants regarding ETT suctioning was 50.04% ± 18.963%, while the mean Practice level was 80.37% ± 18.37%. Gender had significant relation with knowledge and practice regarding endotracheal suctioning with p-value 0.043. Conclusion: The study identified that nurses working in ICUs of Tertiary care hospitals in the region have average knowledge of ET suctioning, though their practice was good. Still there is need of policies for improving nurses’ knowledge and practice regarding ET suctioning.
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