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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? Read image above for helpful tips. Also enjoy watching the video: Sessions 44 - The patient on mechanical ventilation

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.