Enfermería intensiva
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Enfermería intensiva · Apr 2015
Observational Study[Cuff pressure control at the intersinve care unit: influence of nursing professionals' training].
To analyze proper control of endotracheal cuff pressure in an intensive care unit. The specific objective is to verify whether training of nursing professionals improves monitoring endotracheal cuff pressure. ⋯ Monitoring of the endotracheal cuff pressure was inadequate before specific training of professionals. Nursing professionals training facilitates the correct measurement of the endotracheal cuff pressure, which improves patient safety.
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Enfermería intensiva · Apr 2015
Multicenter Study Comparative Study[Intensive care unit profesionals's knowledge about non invasive ventilation comparative analysis].
The literature highlights the lack of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) protocols and the variability of the knowledge of NIV between intensive care units (ICU) and hospitals, so we want to compare NIV nurses's Knowledge from 4 multipurpose ICU and one surgical ICU. ⋯ Knowledge about types of interface is very dependent on the material of the unit. More training for complications of NIV as agitation and handling secretions it is necessary.