Abstract

Background: Tracheostomy care needs a multidisciplinary approach which particularly involves nurses to prevent complications such as tube blockage, infection, and bleeding. A tracheostomy tube is then inserted into this opening to maintain an airway for breathing. Aim: The aim of study was to assess the knowledge regarding tracheostomy care among critical care nurses at tertiary care Hospital. Materials and Methods: The study design was a cross sectional study. Total samples of 50 critical nurses were included in this study. This study was conducted at the Intensive Care units, Chalmeda Anand Rao institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar. An adapted structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect data. Statistical analysis used: The collection data were utilized Microsoft Excel sheet and descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Majority of critical care nurses were female 37(74%) and age between 21-35 years. 10% of nurses had a poor knowledge about tracheostomy care. Conclusion: This study shows those who were experienced in the field of critical care practice were able to score above average. Nurses faced challenges in day to day life while caring the critically ill patients.

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