ABSTRACT: To some veterinary nurse anaesthetists, ventilation is misconstrued as just a rhythmic compression of the reservoir bag to provide a breath. While this is a valuable basic method of providing ventilation to a patient, there are many considerations and options available, so it does not need to be reserved for emergency situations. This article will discuss the indications for IPPV, and its physiological and practical considerations.
Author
Mary Kinge BSC RVN
Mary graduated from the RVC as an RVN in 2010. She worked in a charity practice before moving to the Queen Mother Hospital as an anaesthesia nurse in October 2011. She is hoping to gain her Nursing Certificate in Anaesthesia & Critical Care in 2013.
Keywords: Veterinary
To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 28 (01) • January 2013 • pp17-19
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