Level 3: Complex Care

Nursing Theme 2 - Respiration

• Post 24 hrs following insertion of tracheostomy, central lines, epidural, multiple chest drains, or extra ventricular drains
• New or increased requirement for less than 50% oxygen
• Complex management of chest drain
• Patient requiring non-invasive ventilation or respiratory support requiring close observation for complications
• Frequent changes to BiPAP or CPAP