The Japanese Journal of Clinical Dialysis Vol.24 No.8(11)

Theme Complications of Respiratory Organs in Dialysis Patients
Title Nursing care employing breathing apparatus
Publish Date 2008/07
Author Miyuki Nagai Department of Nursing, Konan Hospital
[ Summary ] Breathing conditions are closely related to circulation state and body fluid balance. It is necessary for nurse to observe systemic conditions including state of breathing, and to make assessments, in order to prevent of breathing obstacles. Common nursing care treatments, related to the use of breathing apparatus are examined. In the future, in order to be able to make clinical judgments, it will be necessary to utilize various tools, to perform physical assessments with increased accuracy.
back