ABSTRACT
Objective To get the message of master, attitudes and clinical implementation of ICU nurses about clearing the secretion on airbag in patients with mechanical ventilation. Methods Using the method of questionnaires and simple sampling, 85 questionnaires were issued to ICU nurses of four general hospitals in our city.and survey results were analyzed. Results The score had significant difference among ICU nurses with different ages,titles and departments,but no difference among nursing staff with different educational background,There were not enough knowledge and not positive attitudes and atmosphere in nurses about clearing the secretion on airbag for patients with mechanical ventilation. Conclusions Knowledge of management of clearing the secretion on airbag should be popularized, standardized training to nurses should be strengthened,these are the important methods to increase the cognitive degree on secretion on airbag. The accreditation of ICU nurses should be practicedjiurses should work with certificates and quality of care for artificial airway should be ensured. A unified,scientific nursing practice standard and process to clear the secretion on airbag should be established.