Knowledge and practice of using airway pressure release ventilation mode in ARDS patients: A survey of physicians.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Limited data is available on awareness and clinical management of the airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) mode of ventilation for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients among physicians who work at in adult critical areas. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and current practice of using APRV mode with ARDS patients and identify barriers to not using this mode of ventilation among physicians who work in adult critical areas in Saudi Arabia.

Methods

Between November 2022 and April 2023, a cross-sectional online survey was disseminated to physicians who work in adult critical areas in Saudi Arabia. The characteristics of the respondents were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Percentages and frequencies were used to report categorical va

SUBMITTER: Aldhahir AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10730575 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature