WHAT IF YOUR PATIENT IS IN ARDS (Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome)?

Updated 10/26

Dear nurses,

New information regarding ARDS, has been added.

More topics have also been added below.

Learn more: The Circulatory System

 

Patient assessment is a very important tool. 
The patient having chest pain, would have 

an assessment done by the nurse.

A description of the pain, as well as pain
scales assessment ( 1-10) is usually done.

Documentation of intervention is also 
necessary. 

Below are more assessment links:
 Neurological assessment
Abdominal assessment 

Stroke assessment

 

Scenario: John was admitted to the ICU with

difficulty breathing.He was intubated and placed

on mechanical ventilation.

Patient and family education will help to decrease

anxiety.Patient restraints may be necessary to

prevent self extubation.

The nurse is responsible for evaluation and documentation
of patient progress based on the plan of care.
Learn more:
The New nurse and care planning