Knowledge Regarding Mechanical Ventilation and Practice of Ventilatory Care among Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units in Selected Governmental Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Descriptive Cross‐Sectional Study

Abstract

Knowledge regarding mechanical ventilators and the practice of ventilatory care among nurses in the selected public hospitals was poor. The educational levels were found statistically associated with both the knowledge and practice of nurses. To improve nursing care offered for MV patients, upgrading the educational level of intensive care nurses plays a vital role.