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Dyspnea in the ventilator-assisted patient
M T Lush1, S Janson-Bjerklie, V K Carrieri
1Mission Oaks Hospital, Los Gatos, CA.
Heart & Lung : the Journal of Critical Care
|September 1, 1988
Summary
Intensive care unit events and activities correlate with dyspnea in patients on mechanical ventilation. Validated scales effectively measure dyspnea severity in these patients.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine
- Nursing Research
Background:
- Dyspnea is a common and distressing symptom in patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
- Understanding factors influencing dyspnea is crucial for improving patient comfort and outcomes.