Table 2: Knowledge of (VAP) among participants.
Knowledge of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia |
Frequency (n) |
Percentage (%) |
Mean |
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Oral route recommended for endotracheal intubation |
101 |
74.8 |
1.67 |
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Ventilator circuit should be changing every new patient |
132 |
97.8 |
1.97 |
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Heat and moisture recommended type of humidifier |
90 |
66.7 |
1.64 |
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Closed suction system recommended in preventing VAP |
126 |
93.3 |
1.87 |
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Closed suction system must be changed every new patient |
108 |
80.0 |
1.79 |
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30-45degree head elevation is best position to prevent VAP |
123 |
91.1 |
1.84 |
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Overall |
Total Participants |
Mean Score |
Standard Deviation |
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Knowledge score |
135 |
6.75 |
1.042 |