Caring for patients after mechanical ventilation. Part 2: Nursing care to prevent complications.
This article, the second in a two-part series, outlines the importance of providing high-quality nursing care and careful monitoring when patients are discontinued from artificial mechanical ventilation. The range of physical and psychological effects they may experience is discussed, and the role of the nurse in patient monitoring and care during this period is outlined.
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David
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School of Health Science, University of Wales Swansea.
D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000503:physiopathology; D004496:Education, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000523:psychology; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000503:physiopathology