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Mechanical Ventilation

  • Creator:   Nursing Critical Care
  • Updated:   8/22/2019
  • Contains:  12 items
Get the facts about mechanical ventilation and ventilator waveforms, and how waveform interpretation can improve patient care.

Inhaled epoprostenol for acute respiratory distress syndrome

Schroeder, Nicole M.; Castiello, Danielle R.; Siemianowski, Laura A.

Nursing Critical Care. 13(4):6-13, July 2018.

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This article describes the safe and effective use of inhaled epoprostenol in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) by examining the current literature published on this topic.

Is your mechanically ventilated patient getting enough oxygen?

Lian, Jin Xiong

Nursing Critical Care. 6(3):20-24, May 2011.

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A case study on recognizing flow dyssynchrony

Managing a patient with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome PART 2: ARDS

Lian, Jin Xiong

Nursing Critical Care. 6(1):31-40, January 2011.

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In the second and final part of this series, the author describes how to handle refractory hypoxemia and how to use information gleaned from ventilator waveforms to optimize ventilation for patients with ARDS.

Managing a patient with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome PART 1: ARDS

Lian, Jin Xiong

Nursing Critical Care. 5(6):17-27, November 2010.

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Despite substantial advances in knowledge and improvements in treatments, mortality from ARDS remains high, ranging from 15% to 75%. This article, the first in a two-part series, discusses the pathophysiology of ARDS and how to use lung-protective strategies for mechanical ventilation.

Using ventilator waveforms to optimize patient-ventilator interaction

Lian, Jin Xiong

Nursing Critical Care. 5(5):14-24, September 2010.

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Patient-ventilator dyssynchrony is common, and increases the work of breathing, oxygen consumption, and CO2 production. This article describes how to spot problems early and use graphical information to help keep your patient and the ventilator working together.

Interpreting and using the arterial blood gas analysis

Lian, Jin Xiong

Nursing Critical Care. 5(3):26-36, May 2010.

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This article reviews the physiology behind ABGs and describes a 5-step approach to ABG interpretation. The 5-step approach is then applied to case studies that illustrate how to use ABGs to manage patients, particularly those on mechanical ventilation.

Adjusting cuff pressure based on ventilator waveforms: A case report

Lian, Jin Xiong

Nursing Critical Care. 4(6):10-14, November 2009.

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Learn how one hospital used ventilator waveforms to adjust the pressure of a tracheostomy tube cuff to reduce air leaks.

Understanding ventilator waveforms—and how to use them in patient care

Lian, Jin Xiong

Nursing Critical Care. 4(1):43-55, January 2009.

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Ventilator waveforms provide real-time information about patient ventilator interaction and ventilator function. Learn the basics of ventilator waveforms, how they're interpreted, and how you can use this information when caring for your patient.

Know the facts of mechanical ventilation

Lian, Jin Xiong

Nursing Critical Care. 3(5):43-49, September 2008.

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Mechanical ventilation (MV) is one of the core components of supportive therapies for critically ill patients, but its application may lead to ventilator-induced lung injury. A sound knowledge of MV and a patient's condition enables clinicians to maximize the benefits of ventilatory support.