Criteria for using a nurse-led ventilator-weaning protocol.
Mechanical ventilation is a process by which gases are moved into and out of the lungs by means of a ventilator, a machine that delivers a controlled flow of gas to a patient's airway. The reasons for mechanical ventilation include respiratory arrest, acute lung injury, critical illness and respiratory support following surgery.
Cardiac critical care unit, North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary.
Joanne
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Withers
D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000451:nursing; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D015300:Ventilator Weaning / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*