Abstract
This study aimed to assess the effects of failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA)-based nursing intervention combined with early rehabilitation training on the outcomes of mechanically ventilated patients in the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU). A retrospective cohort design included 100 patients who underwent tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation in the CICU from January 2023 to June 2024. The observation group (n = 50) received FMEA-based nursing intervention alongside early rehabilitation training, while the control group (n = 50) received standard nursing care with early rehabilitation training. Results demonstrated that the observation group had significantly better muscle strength levels, lower incidence of ICU-acquired weakness, fewer tracheal intubation-related complications, shorter durations of mechanical ventilation, and reduced hospital stays compared to the control group (P < .05). Additionally, nursing satisfaction was significantly higher in the observation group (P = .027). In conclusion, the combination of FMEA-based nursing intervention and early rehabilitation training notably improves the prognosis of mechanically ventilated patients in the CICU, minimizes complications, and enhances patient satisfaction with nursing care.