Epiglottitis
Acute epiglottitis and associated upper airway obstruction has significant morbidity and mortality and may cause respiratory arrest and death.
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5 Epiglottitis Nursing Care Plans
Learn about nursing diagnosis and care plans for epiglottitis in adults and children with our comprehensive guide. Discover assessment and diagnostic criteria, as well as effective nursing interventions and nursing management strategies for epiglottitis.
10 Mechanical Ventilation & Endotracheal Intubation Nursing Care Plans
Here are ten (10) nursing care plans (NCP) and nursing diagnoses (NDx) for clients who are under endotracheal intubation and/or tracheostomy and receiving mechanical ventilation:
9 Tracheostomy Nursing Care Plans
Nursing care plan goals and objectives for a client who had undergone tracheostomy include maintaining a patent airway through proper suctioning of secretions, providing an alternative means of communication, providing information on tracheostomy care, and to prevent the occurrence of infection.
Respiratory System Anatomy and Physiology
The trillions of cells in the body require an abundant and continuous supply of oxygen to carry out their vital functions. We cannot “do without oxygen” for even a little while, as we can without food or water.