EFFECTIVENESS OF A STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE OF ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE SUCTIONING AMONG NICU STAFF NURSES: A PRE-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

Abstract

Maintaining airway patency is a fundamental and critical aspect of neonatal intensive care, especially in managing neonates who require mechanical ventilation. Among the various interventions used to support respiratory function, endotracheal (ET) tube suctioning holds particular significance in ensuring the removal of accumulated secretions, preventing