Table 3: Practice of (VAP) among participants.
Practice of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia |
Frequency (n) |
Percentage (%) |
Mean |
Wash hand before and after touching another patient |
132 |
97.8 |
4.98 |
Follow ICU protocol in enteral feeding |
126 |
93.3 |
4.92 |
Maintain oral hygiene with 0.2% chlorohexidine or sterile water |
88 |
65.2 |
4.61 |
Perform closed suction system in suctioning |
126 |
93.3 |
4.93 |
Maintain 30-45-degree elevation of the head of bed |
115 |
85.2 |
4.84 |
Check tracheostomy tube every shift |
102 |
75.6 |
4.71 |
Perform barrier nursing for infected patients |
129 |
95.6 |
4.96 |
Maintain pressure of the pilot balloon of the endotracheal tube at 25-30 cmH2O |
107 |
79.3 |
4.67 |
Aspirate the secretions from endotracheal tube and mouth before extubating |
130 |
96.3 |
4.96 |
Overall |
Total Participants |
Mean Score |
Standard Deviation |
Practice score |
135 |
48.45 |
1.911 |