Patients requiring continuous mechanical ventilation benefit from easier airway management through tracheostomy, a standard treatment in critical care. However, gaps in nurses’ comprehension of tracheostomy car can lead to complications such as infections and airway blockages. Therefore, understanding nurses’ competency in tracheostomy care is essential for enhancing patient outcomes in intensive care units (ICUs). A cross-sectional study was conducted in the southern West Bank of Palestine among 237 nurses working in ICUs to assess their level of knowledge in tracheostomy care. Data were gathered via a structured questionnaire and analyzed using inferential tests and descriptive. Most nurses showed moderate knowledge of tracheostomy care, with significant differences observed based on age, gender, years of experience, and educational level. To significantly improve patient outcomes and safety in ICUs, it is imperative that nurses participate in continuous education and training programs focused on tracheostomy care.

Moath Abu Ejheisheh

Ahmad Ayed

Basma Salameh

Waed A. Salameh

Alaa H. Obeyat

Riham H. Melhem

Sanaa Alkhatib

Bahaaeddin M. Hammad

Mohammed ALBashtawy

Ahmad Batran

Critical Care Nursing Quarterly

Critical Care Nursing Quarterly (CCNQ) is a peer-reviewed journal that provides current practice-oriented information for the continuing education and improved clinical practice of critical care professionals, including nurses, physicians, and allied health care professionals.

Critical Care Nursing Quarterly (CCNQ) is a peer-reviewed journal that aims to provide current practice-oriented information for the continuing education and improved clinical practice of critical care professionals, including nurses, physicians, and allied health care professionals.

《Critical Care Nursing Quarterly》是一本经过同行评审的期刊，旨在为重症护理专业人员（包括护士、医生和其他医疗保健专业人员）提供最新的实践导向信息，以促进继续教育和改善临床实践。

Enhancing Tracheostomy Care

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CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE	4