Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Summer 2016
Document Type
Project
Course Number
N 5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
John D Chovan
Keywords
acute, respiratory, distress, syndrome, ARDS, pulmonary
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe respiratory ailment that is a chief cause of mortality for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) (Gibbons, 2015). ARDS involves the rapid development of respiratory failure resulting from various diseases or injuries to the lungs. Because it includes both short and long term complications, early detection of ARDS is beneficial to prevent its devastating course. Often, these patients have various diseases and injuries which make it difficult to determine the appropriate therapy. Most therapies aim to enhance oxygenation. Some of the interventions include low tidal volume mechanical ventilation and placing the patient in a prone position. Keen assessment skills are crucial in detecting ARDS in its earliest stage to prevent its progression. Continual assessment of the patient’s condition is vital to ensure the appropriate nursing interventions are being utilized.
Recommended Citation
Bernhard, Jessica A., "Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome" (2016). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 190.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/190