Although feedback has been identified as a key instructional feature in simulation based
medical education (SBME), we remain uncertain as to the magnitude of its effectiveness and …

Objective A systematic review was conducted to explore the gaps in the existing practices of
nurses and thus proposing comprehensive guidelines for safe practice. Materials and …

Adult tracheostomy and laryngectomy airway emergencies are uncommon, but do lead to
significant morbidity and mortality. The National Tracheostomy Safety Project incorporates …

The purpose of this study was to test the use of virtual simulation to improve teamwork
among nursing staff. Using a quasi-experimental design, nursing staff (n= 43) from one …

Objectives To review the published/reported experiences and views of parents' whose child
has had a tracheostomy. To date, no review has focused specifically on parents' …

Aims and objectives: To identify current perspectives and areas for research regarding care
and management of tracheostomized adult patients discharged to general wards and the …

Objectives This study was conducted to determine intensive care nurses' knowledge and
practice levels regarding open system endotracheal suctioning and to investigate if there is …

Background Endotracheal suctioning is a common procedure performed by intensive care
nurses in order to establish and maintain gas exchange, adequate oxygenation and alveolar …

Background Knowledge among critical care nurses and their adherence to evidence-based
guidelines for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia is reported to be low. The aim of …

Tracheostomy has played a critical role in the care of infants since the early 1900s; its history
has been an evolving story of changing indications, technological advancements, and …