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