Efficacy of a Nursing Checklist During Mechanical Ventilation in Patients With Severe Pneumonia.
Nurs Crit CareSep 1, 2026
Miao Guo, Li Qiao, Xiaohui Xing et al.
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of a nursing checklist on airway management in 100 patients with severe pneumonia requiring mechanical ventilation. The study found that the duration of mechanical ventilation was significantly shorter in the Nursing Checklist group compared to the Routine Management group (p < 0.001), alongside improvements in oxygenation and APACHE II scores.
Key findings
- Duration of mechanical ventilation was significantly shorter in the NC group compared to the RM group (p < 0.001).
- By Day 14, the APACHE II score was significantly lower in the NC group than in the RM group (p < 0.001).
- Improvements in tidal volume, respiratory rate, and PaO2/FiO2 were statistically significant in the NC group (p < 0.001).
Why it matters
The study highlights the potential of structured nursing interventions, such as checklists, to enhance airway management and patient outcomes in critically ill patients, which may lead to reduced complications and resource use.