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Campus Access Only
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Start Date
4-17-2024 12:00 AM
End Date
4-17-2024 12:00 AM
College
College of Health Sciences
Department
Nursing
Keywords
Nursing, Mechanically ventilated patients, early ambulation, daily activties
Abstract
Title: Early Ambulation in Mechanically Ventilated Adult Patients
Abstract: This article researches how early ambulation in mechanically ventilated patients, compared to delayed ambulation, influences the patient’s recovery during their hospital stay. Healthcare providers give ventilation support to patients who have difficulty breathing or are not receiving enough oxygen in their blood. While being ventilated, patients may experience intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW). ICU-AW can cause complications, such as skeletal muscle dysfunction and respiratory fatigue. Therefore, healthcare providers should recommend early mobilization for all patients to combat the adverse side effects of mechanical ventilation. The literature review summarizes and discusses eight articles regarding mechanical ventilation, ambulation, and the importance of the implementation of early ambulation. Moreover, all eight of the articles were quantitative research articles that supported the idea of early mobilization being the most effective in mechanically ventilated patients. After reviewing the research, it demonstrates that nurses should implement early ambulation in mechanically ventilated patients. Based on the research reviewed by the Victory Project, it appears that early ambulation/mobilization of a mechanically ventilated patient improves the patient’s status or shortens their length of stay in the hospital in all the conducted research. The researchers also discovered that the optimal time to begin early ambulation was 48-72 hours after ventilation. Embracing and incorporating evidence-based practices into nurses’ daily routines can contribute to the potential for reducing hospital stays. Nurses can contribute to patient quality of life by monitoring and adapting to care. Thus, fostering ventilated patients creates a higher quality of life and a positive healthcare journey.
Team members: Emily Chen, Shelley Harris, Leah Heller & Willow Simpson
Faculty Mentor(s)
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Susan Braud
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Early Ambulation in Mechanically Ventilated Adult Patients
Title: Early Ambulation in Mechanically Ventilated Adult Patients
Abstract: This article researches how early ambulation in mechanically ventilated patients, compared to delayed ambulation, influences the patient’s recovery during their hospital stay. Healthcare providers give ventilation support to patients who have difficulty breathing or are not receiving enough oxygen in their blood. While being ventilated, patients may experience intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW). ICU-AW can cause complications, such as skeletal muscle dysfunction and respiratory fatigue. Therefore, healthcare providers should recommend early mobilization for all patients to combat the adverse side effects of mechanical ventilation. The literature review summarizes and discusses eight articles regarding mechanical ventilation, ambulation, and the importance of the implementation of early ambulation. Moreover, all eight of the articles were quantitative research articles that supported the idea of early mobilization being the most effective in mechanically ventilated patients. After reviewing the research, it demonstrates that nurses should implement early ambulation in mechanically ventilated patients. Based on the research reviewed by the Victory Project, it appears that early ambulation/mobilization of a mechanically ventilated patient improves the patient’s status or shortens their length of stay in the hospital in all the conducted research. The researchers also discovered that the optimal time to begin early ambulation was 48-72 hours after ventilation. Embracing and incorporating evidence-based practices into nurses’ daily routines can contribute to the potential for reducing hospital stays. Nurses can contribute to patient quality of life by monitoring and adapting to care. Thus, fostering ventilated patients creates a higher quality of life and a positive healthcare journey.
Team members: Emily Chen, Shelley Harris, Leah Heller & Willow Simpson
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