Nurse-led weaning from ventilation and extubation in the paediatric cardiothoracic intensive care unit
Webster, J.
Nursing in Critical Care 5(3): 116-124
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 1362-1017 PMID: 11249253 Document Number: 525631
An idea involving the expansion of the role of the paediatric intensive care nurse and the promotion of enhanced quality patient care is presented. A point prevalence study was conducted to investigate practices in weaning from ventilation in children after cardiac surgery. The development of a clinical protocol, audit of practice, education and training and implementation of a change in practice are discussed. Recommendations for future research are made.