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Scenario: The patient above, was in respiratory distress and placed  on mechanical ventilation. It is difficult for the patient on a ventilator to describe pain. Knowing how to assess is very important. Warning signs : Warning signs of pain on mechanical ventilation include: - agitation, tachycardia, - elevated  blood pressure, - increased  respirations  *There is also a need for suctioning, in order to maintain a patent airway. - Alarms on the ventilator are warning signs of something  needing attention QUIZ QUESTIONS 1) What are some of the warning signs of pain ? for the patient on mechanical ventilation? 2) Why is suctioning important? 3) Why should alarms not be ignored? Also enjoy watching the video: Sessions 44 - The patient on mechanical ventilation What is an AMBU Bag? A - Artificial M - Manual B - Breathing U - Unit An AMBU bag is a piece of medical equipment that is used to help provide oxygen during an emergency like CPR. It is also used to prov...

The kidneys are always at work. The kidneys have a lot of work to do filtering out waste products , even when the body is at rest. Scenario : Mrs. S is a 38 year old female who has just been diagnosed with renal failure. The doctor discusses hemodialysis to  improve the situation . What are the kidneys? The kidneys  are two bean-shaped organs located in the  abdominal cavity on either side of the spine. They work to filter out waste products from the blood. Renal failure   may occur at any age and may be acute or chronic.The course of treatment will depend on the circumstances.   To learn more, simply click on the link: Anasarca  and renal failure.