Knowledge and practice of airway pressure release ventilation in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome among ICU nurses and respiratory therapists in China: a multicenter cross-sectional survey - Summary - MDSpire
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Assessment of ICU Nurses' and Respiratory Therapists' Understanding and Application of Airway Pressure Release Ventilation for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in China: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study
To assess ICU nurses’ and respiratory therapists’ knowledge and practice regarding airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) use in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients and identify barriers to its implementation in China.
Approach:
Study Design: A multicenter cross-sectional survey conducted from June 22, 2024, to August 10, 2024, involving ICU nurses and respiratory therapists from five cities in Sichuan Province, China.
Data Analysis: Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data collected from the survey.
Key Findings:
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Interpretation:
Considerable variability in APRV knowledge and practice was observed among ICU nurses and respiratory therapists, coupled with a lack of standardized training and institutional protocols.
Limitations:
The study was limited to five cities in Sichuan Province, which may not represent the entire country.
Responses were self-reported, which may introduce bias.
Conclusion:
The most common impediment to APRV use identified was the lack of guidelines or standardized protocols.
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