The lecture duration is 48min.
1 CPD Point, 1 CEU, 1 CME credit approval pending.
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Prone positioning has been utilised to recruit alveoli to improve oxygenation while preventing complications of ventilator-induced lung injury in patients with ARDS for over 30 years. Recently with new studies, the use of prone positioning is now considered front line therapy and utilisation of the technique has increased significantly since COVID 19. With the mortality rate of the ARDS patient remaining at 40%, we need to implement evidence-based practices that work. This session discusses the physiological mechanisms of the prone position for reducing lung trauma and improving oxygenation. How a team can successfully build and implement a proning protocol is outlines. An exploration of the evidence used to define the patient likely to respond to prone positioning, identify the appropriate time to initiate therapy, and time spent in the prone position are discussed. Evidence-based strategies for turning and sustaining the patient in a prone position are outlined to ensure safety for the patient and healthcare worker. As practitioners, we have the potential to influence patient outcomes through a safe non-invasive positioning technique.
Critical Care Nurses
Trainee Critical Care Doctors
Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:
Impacting Patient Outcomes by Reengaging in Fundamental Nursing Care & Improving Unit Cultures
Critical Care Nursing / Core Patient Care
Reducing Bacterial Load and Healthcare Acquired Infections in your Unit
Reducing the spread of multi-drug resistant organisms
Critical Care Nursing / Core Patient Care
Going Beyond the Guidelines to Eliminate CLABSI and CAUTI
Reducing the risk of CLABSI & CAUTI
Critical Care Nursing / Core Patient Care
ARDS Patients Surviving and Thriving: Early Application of the Evidence Matters
The basics of ARDS management for critical care nurses
Taking Care of You: Vitamins for Nurturing your Nursing Soul
Looking after yourself