Challenges and Strategies Associated with Troubleshooting Mechanical Ventilators in Adult Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units: A Systematic Review
Yahia Ahmad H. Oqdi
Lincoln University College, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
ABSTRACT:
Background: The challenges and strategies associated with troubleshooting mechanical ventilators were increasingly scrutinized, as healthcare providers sought to improve patient outcomes and ensure the reliable operation of these critical devices. Methodology: PubMed was used as database. The PRISMA guideline was used to select and eliminate studies. Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist evaluated the appropriateness of the studies used in this review. Results: Of the 100 studies identified through the databases, only 3 were used. The challenges and strategies with troubleshooting mechanical ventilation were evident. The importance of comprehensive training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advanced ventilatory techniques ensured optimal patient intensive care by troubleshooting mechanical ventilator. Conclusion: The challenges in mechanical ventilation included optimizing ventilatory support for patients with acute respiratory failure, addressing significant gaps in the knowledge and practice of ventilatory care among nurses, and understanding the effects of controlled ventilation on diaphragm thickness. The strategies to tackle these challenges involved integrating advanced ventilatory techniques, developing comprehensive training programs for healthcare professionals, and closely monitoring diaphragm function to adjust ventilation strategies accordingly.
Published in: International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics (Volume 5, Issue 11, November 2024)
Page(s): 42-47
Date of Publication: 11/11/2024
Publisher: IJRAMT
Cite as: Yahia Ahmad H. Oqdi, “Challenges and Strategies Associated with Troubleshooting Mechanical Ventilators in Adult Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units: A Systematic Review,” in International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics, vol. 5, no. 11, pp. 42-47, November 2024.