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The survey was distributed by email and social media. We calculated a total KAP score and scores for knowledge, attitudes, and practice, using a standardized scale from 0 to 100.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>We included 408 participants from all states of Brazil. Median knowledge score was 80 (IQR 72\u201388) out of 100, with 95% respondents agreeing that they were familiar with the ventilatory settings to achieve protective ventilation, but 34% reported that airway pressures are not always discussed during rounds. Total KAP score had a median of 71 (62\u201379) out of 100. In the multivariate analysis, years of ICU experience, attending conferences, and ICU beds per physical therapist were independently associated with KAP score. The most significant barriers to protective ventilation were lack of education to provide low tidal volume ventilation and maintaining protective ventilation in pressure support. Participants reported there was an increase in the practice of protective ventilation during COVID-19 pandemic.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n<jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>In this countrywide study, physical therapists had good knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding protective ventilation, and lack of education was an important factor associated with KAP. 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