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Mechanical ventilation

21 July 1999

Nursing Standard

CPD

In this article Nigel Henderson discusses the nursing role in the mechanical ventilation of patients. He describes the different ventilator modes, and the physical...

Introducing non-invasive positive pressure ventilation

14 March 2001

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Non-invasive ventilation techniques provide and enhance alveolar ventilation without the need for an endotracheal airway. These techniques are increasingly being...

Caring for patients receiving oxygen therapy

01 February 2007

Nursing Older People

Care

Although respiratory disease can occur at any age, older people are more likely to suffer both acute and chronic respiratory disease. Without sufficient oxygen,...

Caring for the mechanically ventilated patient:part two

17 January 2006

Nursing Standard

Learning zone

This is the second of two articles on caring for the mechanically ventilated patient. It focuses on the process of weaning patients from mechanical ventilators. The...

Caring for the mechanically ventilated patient: part one

04 January 2006

Nursing Standard

CPD

This article examines the nursing care of mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit. It focuses on the physiological changes and the clinical...

Caring for the mechanically ventilated patient: part two

11 January 2006

Nursing Standard

CPD

This is the second of two articles on caring for the mechanically ventilated patient. It focuses on the process of weaning patients from mechanical ventilators. The...