Level 3: Complex Care
The patient may have a number of identified problems, some of which
interact, making it more difficult to predict the outcome of any individual treatment.
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