Article
Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation: Challenges to Nurses and Outcome in Extremely Preterm Babies
Critical Care Nurse
(2015)
Abstract
Worldwide, about 15 million infants are born prematurely each year. Technological advances, including invasive mechanical ventilation, play a major role in the survival of extremely preterm babies. Those who survive may have prolonged morbid conditions that result in long-term sequelae. Nurses face several challenges during the hospitalization of these infants. Vigilant care, monitoring, and careful handling of the infants can prevent infections and long-term complications. Newer, less invasive technologies are promising for improved outcomes in extremely preterm infants.
Disciplines
Publication Date
August, 2015
DOI
10.4037/ccn2015396
Citation Information
Rachel Joseph. "Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation: Challenges to Nurses and Outcome in Extremely Preterm Babies" Critical Care Nurse Vol. 35 Iss. 4 (2015) p. 58 - 66 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/rachel-joseph/14/