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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1995-7-13
pubmed:abstractText
Measles pneumonia is a life-threatening complication in children infected with the measles virus. The increased number of reported cases over the last several years suggests a need for heightened awareness of the complication among pediatric critical care nurses. Application of alternative ventilation strategies in the critical care setting continues to be explored in children with ARDS refractory to more conventional ventilation support, because the mortality and morbidity associated with ARDS in children remain high. Patients who present with diffuse, bilateral lung injury, such as in measles pneumonia, may be candidates for alternative ventilation strategies. Few investigators have studied alternative ventilation strategies in the pediatric ICU setting. Therefore, nursing research related to the impact of nursing interventions during alternative ventilation strategies is needed. Specifically, evaluation of ET suctioning practices and other interventions that influence oxygen delivery and consumption are necessary to plan effective care during alternative ventilation strategies and improve patient outcome. Prevention of measles pneumonia is clearly the preferred "treatment." Preventive healthcare is paramount in providing optimal care for children. However, until we can address the environmental factors that predispose children to communicable diseases such as measles, critical care nurses must be knowledgeable about the assessment and management of measles pneumonia.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
N
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
0279-5442
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
15
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
39, 43-9
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1995
pubmed:articleTitle
Measles pneumonia in the critically ill child: application of alternative ventilation strategies.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article