Table of Contents
Advertisement
•
Ensure the patient has had a recent chest x-ray
•
Consider the type of mattress the patient is on—you should have the ability to
firm up the mattress if needed
•
Verify whether the patient requires an off-unit procedure such as a CT scan or
MRI; if this is the case, consider doing the off-unit procedure before placing
the patient on HFOV
•
If using an in-line suction catheter, ensure the fit to the circuit and suction
patient before placing on HFOV
•
Give a brief explanation of HFOV to the family and patient to prepare them
for noise, chest wiggle, etc.
•
If lung recruitment maneuvers are not part of your ventilation protocol, speak
with the physician to consider Treatment with Oscillation and Open Lung
Strategy (TOOLS)
2
5
Hide quick links:
Advertisement
Table of Contents
