Why Emergency Preparedness Matters in Ventilator Care Jump to See Infographic It is very important to prepare a strong emergency plan to protect and support ventilator-dependent residents in long-term ventilator care facilities. A resident who is ventilator-dependent can become seriously…
Patients who are on long-term ventilator support don’t just need a ventilator for breathing support. They also require a completely customized nursing care plan for their overall physical and emotional well-being. The customized nursing plan should address various care aspects…
Mechanical Ventilator Weaning Guide Based on Current Best Practices 2026 If any of your loved ones is on long-term mechanical ventilation, then you must be thinking, when will they be weaned and be able to breathe on their own again?…
Long-term ventilation-dependent patients differ in terms of their medical needs and treatment goals. Since the medical needs of every patient are different, it calls for a specialized care plan and not a standardized treatment for each individual. Personalized plans help…
Ventilator-dependent patients, especially those with tracheostomies, require specialized care and precision to avoid external threats. Since a tracheostomy tube is directly inserted into the trachea through a slit opening, any negligence can result in severe life-threatening complications. Tracheostomy care, though,…
What Is Tracheostomy Care for Ventilator-Dependent Patients? A tracheostomy is a curved tube that is directly inserted into the trachea (windpipe) of the patient. On the other side, it is attached to a ventilator machine to provide oxygen efficiently to…
Adults with respiratory challenges need continuous and intense support, which is not possible at home. Also, retaining them in hospitals is quite expensive due to the costs associated with prolonged dependence on resources. To support the wellness and medical needs…
Proper care of Ventilator-Dependent patients is an art, along with proper medical knowledge and experience. In this post, I am sharing a nice infographic outlining the top 10 steps for proper care of ventilator patients. These are the simplest steps…
Why/When Does a Patient Need Long-Term Ventilator Care? Patients who are unable to breathe naturally are moved to mechanical ventilation by health care providers to assist or resume breathing. Sometimes this transformation is temporary, such as during surgery, pneumonia, temporary…