Abstract:
Ventilators are one of the most advanced medical technologies that have been widely used especially
in intensive care unit. Mechanical ventilators are produced by various manufacturers and include models
which are sophisticated and require training. Thus, using communication technology can reduce this
problem. This project employed a research and development study design in order to develop QR codes
and a website that support nurses in using ventilators in surgical intensive care unit. The website was
created through the Dreamweaver program which composed of information for preparing and maintaining
a ventilator. Four types of widely used ventilators consisted of HAMILTON-G5, GE, Bennett 840, and
Galileo. The effectiveness of QR code was assessed by 22 nurses. The results showed that after the QR
code application, a total of 22 nurses who used the QR code were absolutely agree. The overall mean
score was 2.70 (S.D. = 0.32). The mean score of the four major Items: fast processing, accurate, precise, and
easy to learn were 2.77 (S.D. = 0.20), 2.82 (S.D. = 0.11), 2.64 (S.D. = 0.31) and 2.85 (S.D. = 0.39) respectively.
Accordingly, the QR codes were practical and useful. Furthermore, the QR code technology should be
developed to cover all model of ventilators and other medical devices used in hospitals."