Respiratory Station
This condition causes fluid buildup in the alveoli, impairing gas exchange.
What is ARDS?
These two considerations are essential when administering NMBAs.
What are ensuring sedation and monitoring neuromuscular function?
This item is used to slide the patient during repositioning.
What is a Z-Slider?
These two types of medications must be given with NMBAs.
What are sedatives and analgesics?
This technique improves oxygenation by redistributing blood flow and ventilation.
What is proning?
This method is used to evaluate the effectiveness of NMBAs.
What is Train-of-Four monitoring?
These are two benefits of proning therapy in ARDS.
What are improved oxygenation and reduced lung injury?
Nurses must monitor this vital sign hourly to assess neurological status.
What are pupils?
This NMBA is commonly used in sedation for intubated patients.
What is Cisatracurium (or Rocuronium)?
This is a common side effect of prolonged NMBA use.
What is muscle weakness or paralysis?
This is the typical duration a patient remains in the prone position.
What is 12–16 hours?
This type of care is essential due to inability to blink or move.
What is meticulous eye and skin care?
This intervention reduces anxiety and oxygen consumption in respiratory distress.
What is sedation?
This number of twitches on TOF indicates 100% neuromuscular blockade.
What is 0/4 twitches?
These are potential complications of proning therapy.
What are pressure ulcers, accidental extubation, and nerve injury?
This sign may indicate inadequate sedation in a paralyzed patient.
What are increased HR, BP, lacrimation, or diaphoresis?
This ventilator strategy uses low tidal volumes to prevent lung injury in ARDS.
What is lung-protective ventilation?
This TOF response range is the usual clinical goal for NMBA use.
What is 1–2 twitches (75–90% blockade)?
This number of pillows is required for the procedure.
What is four pillows?
This daily practice allows for neurological and sedation assessment.
What is NMBA infusion holiday?