Variable | Number of respondents (n = 196) | Response rate (%) |
---|---|---|
I consider it necessary to accurately measure tracheal tube cuff pressure | ||
Yes | 173 | 88.3 |
No | 23 | 11.7 |
Knowledge of recommended tracheal cuff pressure | ||
Correct | 61 | 31.1 |
Incorrect | 135 | 68.9 |
The following are harmful to patients | ||
Over-inflated cuff only | 30 | 15.3 |
Under-inflated cuff only | 6 | 3.1 |
Both over-inflated and under-inflated cuffs | 159 | 81.1 |
None of the above | 1 | 0.5 |
Reason for inflating the tracheal tube cuff | ||
Anchor the tracheal tube | ||
Correct | 125 | 63.8 |
Incorrect | 71 | 36.2 |
Protect the airway | ||
Correct | 158 | 80.6 |
Incorrect | 38 | 19.4 |
Facilitate ventilation | ||
Correct | 44 | 22.4 |
Incorrect | 152 | 77.6 |
Knowledge regarding tracheal cuff management | ||
Good | 110 | 56.1 |
Poor | 86 | 43.9 |