THE PATIENT IN RESPIRATORY DISTRESS

Scenario: John was admitted to the ICU with
difficulty breathing.He was intubated and placed
on mechanical ventilation.

Patient and family education will help to decrease
anxiety.Patient restraints may be necessary to
prevent self extubation.

Potential problems of the patient on mechanical
ventilation will include :

-anxiety
- impaired gas exchange
Learn more by watching the video:
Sessions 44 -The patient on mechanical ventilation


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