The Role Of Ventilator Management of ARDS In Critical Care

 

Acute respiratory distress syndrome or ARDS refers to a form of lung injury associated with a high risk of mortality. Supportive therapies including mechanical ventilation form the pillars of treatment for patients with ARDS.

Most clinicians prefer invasive mechanical ventilation over non-mechanical ventilation. During invasive mechanical ventilation, the ventilation is provided through the tracheostomy or endotracheal tube with a provision for the breaths to be delivered by the mechanical ventilator.

This treatment is suitable for patients diagnosed with moderate to severe ARDS. It is also recommended in cases where the ratio of arterial oxygen tension to a fraction of inspired oxygen is less than or equal to 200 mmHg on PEEP (positive end-expiratory pressure) of more than or equal to 5 cm H2O.

Non-invasive ventilation involves ventilation through nasal prongs or a mask with the breaths delivered by the non-invasive ventilation device. This treatment is usually reserved for patients with mild ARDS who are hemodynamically stable and can be easily oxygenated. It is also suitable for patients who do not require immediate intubation and have no contraindications to the use of this therapy.

However, the choice of mechanical or non-mechanical ventilation as well as invasive or non-invasive support needs to be made carefully after considering various factors. The treatment may have to be modified depending on the patient's response.

Nurses also need to be aware of how to take care of the patient who is under mechanical ventilatory support. The proper care of the patient is critical for the successful outcome of the treatment.

If you want to learn more about the role of mechanical ventilation in the management of ARDS, you can join our webinar. You can attend the "2 NURSING CONTACT HOUR LIVE WEBINAR ON CRITICAL CARE NURSING" on 28th October from 6 pm to 8 pm.

This webinar is aimed at training nurses and other healthcare practitioners about the management of ARDS. You will specifically learn about the various factors involved in determining whether the patient needs machinal or non-mechanical ventilation and how to prepare the patient for the same.

This webinar is organized by ATECAM LLC, which is an approved provider of NCPD (Nursing Continuing Professional Development) by the State Nurses Association Approver Unit in Pennsylvania.

The nursing contact hours online awarded to the attendees of this webinar are good even for nurses outside Pennsylvania.

The nursing webinars 2020 also include guidance by our panel of expert physicians who will share their knowledge and experience about mechanical ventilation in ARDS patients and the role of therapeutic hypothermia following cardiac arrest.

We are also offering a collection of topics for nurses and nursing students to help them improve their knowledge and expertise.

At the end of this webinar, you will get to interact with our panel of expert physicians and ask questions.

Join The Webinar  to know the role of mechanical ventilation in ARDS patients and improve your skills in ICU and ICCU settings. 

 


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