Conducting a Respiratory Assessment: Episode 237
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I worked in the MICU for about eight years and most of my patients had some kind of respiratory involvement. For some it was pneumonia, for others it was ARDS, and some were simply on a ventilator because of a neurological impairment. Needless to say, I got really good at respiratory assessments.
In this episode I’m sharing my best tips for conducting a respiratory assessment step-by-step.
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Last Updated on August 12, 2024 by Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN