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Acute respiratory distress syndrome-a case study.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21407013     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This case study explores the management of an unusually complicated case of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) extending over 52 days of hospitalization. Despite the utilization of conventional medical treatments and optimum respiratory support modalities, the patient's condition worsened and death was imminent without salvage therapy. After cardiovascular surgery consultation and spousal affirmation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy was initiated for 6 days. The patient recovered and was able to return to regular employment. The collaborative roles of the acute care nurse and intensivist will be discussed in association with clinical evaluation and management.
Authors:
Patrick Laird; Susan D Ruppert
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Critical care nursing quarterly     Volume:  34     ISSN:  1550-5111     ISO Abbreviation:  Crit Care Nurs Q     Publication Date:    2011 Apr-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-03-16     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8704517     Medline TA:  Crit Care Nurs Q     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  165-74     Citation Subset:  N    
Affiliation:
Author Affiliation: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Nursing, Texas.
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