Article C2642
Author(s): Nakita N. Johns, MS, APRN, AGCNS-BC, ACCNS-AG, CCRN
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Topics: MultiSystem, Pulmonary
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
Obesity increases the risk of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome, prolonging mechanical ventilation duration and intensive care unit stays. Factors affected by obesity include diaphragm displacement and reduced lung volume. This case report discusses nursing care for a patient who received verticalization therapy, resulting in improved lung volume distribution and oxygenation Patient data, including vital signs, radiography results, and laboratory results, were collected as part of a retrospective review. The CARE (Case Report)11 guidelines were followed to report the case details. The aims of this article are to (1) raise awareness that verticalization therapy can be an alternative to prone positioning in treating patients with severe ARDS and obesity and (2) provide implications for nurse-led interventions when caring for patients with ARDS who have a larger body habitus.Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
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