Positioning the ventilated patient with unilateral lung disease--a reflective account.
The paper illustrates the importance of an appropriate knowledge base to support practice. The author reflects on her own knowledge base to support her practice and actions. A brief case study exploring the correct positioning of a ventilated patient with unilateral lung disease is used as the basis for reflection.
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Intensive Care Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, Essex.
D000368:Aged; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D011018:Pneumonia, Pneumococcal / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011187:Posture; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000451:nursing*; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics