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http://dx.doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2017.21.2.007

Effectiveness of education regarding cuff pressure after endotracheal intubation  

Uhm, Dong-Choon (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Daejeon University)
Koh, Bong-Yeun (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Dongnam Health University)
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The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services / v.21, no.2, 2017 , pp. 7-15 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study investigated the effectiveness of education regarding cuff pressure following endotracheal tube intubation using a quasi-experimental design with a pre- and posttest non-equivalent control group. Methods: A total of 78 students from two universities participated in an education intervention on the importance of cuff pressure after endotracheal tube intubation between October and December, 2016. The intervention lasted 40 minutes. Data were collected from each student before the intervention and one week following the intervention. Analyses were conducted using chi-square tests, Fisher's exact tests, and analysis of covariance. Results: A total of 38 students were assigned to the experimental group and 40 to the control group. The educational intervention of cuff pressure following endotracheal tube intubation was associated with prevention of possible complications from excessive cuff pressure (F=121.02, p<.001). Conclusion: Training with a pressure gauge and an intubation manikin is necessary to determine the appropriate cuff pressure in the intubation protocol of the practical examination in the emergency medical technology.
Keywords
Intubation; Cuff pressure; Education; Effectiveness;
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