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Comparison between staff and residents as to knowledge of recommended range for tracheal cuff pressure and use of objective method employing manometers (n = 47).
| Variables | Staff (n = 23) | Residents (R1+R2+R3) (n = 24) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knows recommended pressure | 16 (69.6%) | 12 (50.0%) | 0.172 χ2 |
| Occasional use of manometer | 16 (69.6%) | 14 (58.3%) | 0.423 χ2 |
| Routine use of manometer | 2 (8.7%) | 0 (0%) | 0.234 F |
F, Fisher’s exact test; χ2, Qui-Square test.
