In this assignment, you will research literature pertaining to the most current evidence based guidelines (EBG) in the usage of protocols for ventilator liberation. Read the following literature included in the links below, along with at least 2 other resources. Incorporating the evidence presented, compose a Neonatal and a Pediatric ventilator liberation protocol to be implemented for use at your hypothetical neonatal/ pediatric facility. Include your protocol flowsheet graphic, along with a brief summary and explanation of your protocol steps, how they reflect the most current evidence based guidelines and how would the protocols vary for specific disease factors that are more difficult to wean? Be sure to cite all literature used.
https://www.aarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ebgwdvscpg.pdf
http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/65/10/1601.abstract
Examples Protocol:
HFNC weaning.pdf
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Instructions:
- Research literature pertaining to evidence based guidelines in the usage of protocols for ventilator liberation.
- Incorporating EBG's, compose a Neonatal ventilator liberation protocol.
- Incorporating EBG's, compose a Pediatric ventilator liberation protocol.
- Write a short essay summary of explanation of your protocol steps and how they reflect the most current evidence based guidelines.
- Provide references.