Nurses’ Awareness toward Ventilators’ Alarms in Critical Care Units

Background: Alarms play a crucial role in mechanical ventilation as they provide vital life-supporting function .These alarms notify healthcare providers of technical issues or patient-related events that require immediate attention or action. Aim :This study aimed to assess nurses' Awareness of Ventilator’s Alarms in Critical Care Units. Research design: A descriptive research design was utilized . Sitting: The study was conducted in the intensive care units at Assiut University Hospital . Sample: A convenience sample of 40 nurses working in the intensive care units of Assiut University Hospital was included. Tools : Data were collected using :Tool(1) : an interview questionnaire to assess nurse' demographic characteristics; Tool(2) : an evaluation of nurses' awareness regarding ventilator alarms . Result : Among the40 nurses who participated in the study,(40)%were males and (60%)were females .More than half (78,33)% had poor knowledge regarding mechanical ventilator (MV) alarms . Conclusion: The study showed that a large percentage of nursing staff members need educational and training courses regarding mechanical ventilators alarms. Recommendation: The study recommends a follow-up period in future research to accurately assess long-term outcomes.