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Invasive respiratory therapy
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Robson, Sue |
| Copyright Year | 2009 |
| Description | Chapter overview 429 Causes of respiratory failure 430 Principles of ventilation 430 Principles of mechanical ventilation 430 Types of ventilation 432 Modes of ventilation 432 Assisting with tracheal tube intubation 434 Humidification 438 Nursing care of the child requiring mechanical 440 ventilation Suctioning 441 References 445 Further reading 446 LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to accomplish the following: 1 Identify the reasons a child will require respiratory support provided by mechanical ventilation 2 Understand the principles of mechanical ventilation and the associated complications 3 Identify the differences between the most commonly used modes of ventilation 4 List the equipment needed and the procedure to follow when assisting with the intubation of a child 5 Discuss the importance of effective humidification 6 Discuss with rationale the recommended techniques for undertaking endotracheal suctioning 7 Discuss the nursing priorities when caring for a child who is mechanically ventilated airway and effective ventilatory support. One of the functions of an intensive care unit is to provide advanced respiratory support; therefore, an understanding of the indications and types of mechanical ventilation together with knowledge of the fundamental physiological mechanisms of ventilation is necessary for anyone working within this environment. Book Name: Developing Practical Skills for Nursing Children and Young People |
| Related Links | https://content.taylorfrancis.com/books/download?dac=C2012-0-10797-5&isbn=9780429252952&doi=10.1201/b13431-31&format=pdf |
| Ending Page | 458 |
| Page Count | 18 |
| Starting Page | 441 |
| DOI | 10.1201/b13431-31 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2009-11-27 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Book Name: Developing Practical Skills for Nursing Children and Young People Anesthesiology Mechanical Ventilation Humidification |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Chapter |
