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BIPAP/CPAP in non-critical unit
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Posted about 4 years ago I am working in a hospital where CIPAP and BIPAP are being prescribed to patients in non-critical carea areas and the nurses are the one sole managing the patients. Respiratrory Therapist role are just merely to switch on, manipulate the apecifications of gthe machine, connect the mask and finaly check the patient once in the morning before the the shift ends. My concern is are we or our patients at risk of this practice? can you give me your views please nurses and RTs. Thanks. |
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| Posted about 4 years ago I believe since respiratory initiated the treatment and complete the ongoing assesments then it should fall under their scope of practice. Knowing the machines and how each works and the alarms sounds should be taught if the floor nurse do not have any clinical expeirence with them. Both modes of treatment are used for things other than critical care, such as sleep apnea. |
