Pulmonary atelectasis and retained secretions
Atelectasis is a serious postoperative pulmonary complication. Risk factors include advanced age, obesity, upper abdominal or thoracic surgery, smoking history, reduced mobility, sedation, neuromuscular…
Respiratory/Pulmonary
A complicated case of adenovirus
Immunocompromised patients are at risk for serious complications. Takeaways: Adenovirus, which typically presents as a febrile respiratory illness for 1 week, is most commonly…
Danger of respiratory syncytial virus
Education may help avoid decompensation and escalation. Takeaways: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis in children less than age…
Vitamin D levels linked to cardiorespiratory fitness
Are you getting enough vitamin D? Vitamin D levels in the blood are linked to cardiorespiratory fitness, according to a study in the European…
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis in children
Treatment for this rare disorder may require repeat surgeries. Takeaways: Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is disease, but it’s progressive and can effect quality of…
Asthma exacerbation
An accurate history reduces risk. By Fidelindo Lim, DNP, CCRN, and Nick Deuz, BSN, RN Yi Rong Huang, a 55-year-old man who speaks only…
Self-administration of sedation in ICU for patients on mechanical ventilation
Selected patients on mechanical ventilation may safely self-administer dexmedetomidine to manage their anxiety, according to a study in the American Journal of Critical Care.…
5 Nursing strategies to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a healthcare associated infection that can complicate care of mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit. These nurse-led evidence-based…
When all signs point to tension pneumothorax
Key takeaways Initial presentation of tension pneumothorax in patients with unassisted breathing is slower and more subtle than in patients who are mechanically ventilated.…
Effective bag-valve-mask ventilation saves lives
Robert Walker*, your patient in the postanesthesia care unit, is recovering from laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The anesthesia provider tells you that the patient’s history is unremarkable…
Lung cancer: Not just a smoker’s disease
Jill Smith, a 58-year-old waitress in a local bar, comes to the clinic complaining of shortness of breath and a persistent cough for the…
Indoor smoking bans reduce children’s asthma ED visits
Emergency departments (EDs) in communities with indoor smoking bans report a 17% decrease in the number of children needing care for asthma attack, according…
Pulmonary atelectasis and retained secretions
Atelectasis is a serious postoperative pulmonary complication. Risk factors include advanced age, obesity, upper abdominal or thoracic surgery, smoking history, reduced mobility,…
A complicated case of adenovirus
Immunocompromised patients are at risk for serious complications. Takeaways: Adenovirus, which typically presents as a febrile respiratory illness for 1 week, is…
Danger of respiratory syncytial virus
Education may help avoid decompensation and escalation. Takeaways: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis in children less…
Vitamin D levels linked to cardiorespiratory fitness
Are you getting enough vitamin D? Vitamin D levels in the blood are linked to cardiorespiratory fitness, according to a study in…
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis in children
Treatment for this rare disorder may require repeat surgeries. Takeaways: Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is disease, but it’s progressive and can effect…
Asthma exacerbation
An accurate history reduces risk. By Fidelindo Lim, DNP, CCRN, and Nick Deuz, BSN, RN Yi Rong Huang, a 55-year-old man who…
Self-administration of sedation in ICU for patients on mechanical ventilation
Selected patients on mechanical ventilation may safely self-administer dexmedetomidine to manage their anxiety, according to a study in the American Journal of…
5 Nursing strategies to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a healthcare associated infection that can complicate care of mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit. These…
When all signs point to tension pneumothorax
Key takeaways Initial presentation of tension pneumothorax in patients with unassisted breathing is slower and more subtle than in patients who are…
Effective bag-valve-mask ventilation saves lives
Robert Walker*, your patient in the postanesthesia care unit, is recovering from laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The anesthesia provider tells you that the patient’s history…
Lung cancer: Not just a smoker’s disease
Jill Smith, a 58-year-old waitress in a local bar, comes to the clinic complaining of shortness of breath and a persistent cough…
Indoor smoking bans reduce children’s asthma ED visits
Emergency departments (EDs) in communities with indoor smoking bans report a 17% decrease in the number of children needing care for asthma…
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