Journal article
Long-term invasive mechanical ventilation for patients with neurological impairments
British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, Vol.5(9), pp.409-415
2009
Abstract
Nursing patients with invasive mechanical ventilation who have neurological impairments requires skill across a range of physical, cognitive, psychosocial and communicative aspects of care. Drawing on the Roper, Logan and Tierney nursing model (1990), which focuses on patients as individuals, suggestions are made for best nursing practice for this patient population based on twelve activities of living, promoting independence with quality of life and essential functions of living.
Complications and long-term indications of invasive mechanical ventilation are also discussed and must be understood to guide patient care. The practice suggested in this article is not meant to be exhaustive—it is acknowledged that there may be further methods for delivery of high-quality nursing practice being undertaken in care homes and speciality services across the UK for this patient population. The paucity of literature on this nursing speciality is highlighted and this emphasizes the need to begin a discussion regarding complex neurological conditions and prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation for adults in long-term care settings.
Details
- Title
- Long-term invasive mechanical ventilation for patients with neurological impairments
- Authors
- Mark Baker (Author) - St George's, University of LondonNicoline Kakora-Shiner (Author) - Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
- Publication details
- British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, Vol.5(9), pp.409-415
- Publisher
- MA Healthcare Ltd.
- DOI
- 10.12968/bjnn.2009.5.9.44097
- ISSN
- 2052-2800
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Nursing
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99725794802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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