Table 3.

Post-oral care practices

Variable	(n=150)
Suction oral cavity/pharynx
Yes	136(90.7%)
No	14(9.3%)
Oral tube was moved to the other side of the mouth
Yes	97(64.7%)
No	53(35.3%)
Oropharyngeal airway was replaced along ETT
Yes	86(57.3%)
No	33(22.0%)
No oropharyngeal airway applied	31(20.7%)
The nurse ensured proper tube cuff inflation
Yes	49(32.7%)
No	101(67.3%)
Reconfirm tube placement
Yes	124(82.7%)
No	26(17.3%)
Secure the endotracheal tube in place
Yes	130(86.7%)
No	20(13.3%)
Applying a mouth moisturizer
Yes	117(78.0%)
No	33(22%)
Hand washing
Yes	144(96.0%)
No	6(4.0%)

ETT = endotracheal tube; n = sample number