Factors Affecting Mechanical Ventilator Weaning Success and 28-Day Survival Among Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Secondary to COVID-19.

Introduction: The process of weaning patients off mechanical ventilation (MV) is difficult and complex. Critical care nurses must maintain continuity of care for patients undergoing MV weaning, assess patients' overall condition, and meet patients' needs.

Objectives: The study aimed to explore clinical factors of MV weaning success and 28-day survival among patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome secondary to COVID-19.

Nurses' practices and obstacles to oral care quality in intensive care units in Upper Egypt.

Background: Oral care is one of the fundamental nursing care procedures used to decrease oral colonization, dental plaque, respiratory infections, and patient stay and cost.

Aims: This study aimed to identify intensive care unit (ICU) nurses' self-assessment of oral care frequency, skill competency, documentation, oral care tools, and obstacles to oral care quality. In addition, it proposed exploring associations between nurses' attitudes about the importance of oral care and the priority of other interventions.

Development and validation of a daily assessment tool for critically ill patients.

Background: Patients in intensive care units require comprehensive care. Hence, improving health care quality depends on accurate assessment and documentation.

Aim: To develop and validate the content of an assessment sheet for critically ill patients.