lpn is a licensed practical nurse and rn is a registered nurse the main difference that can be noticed between lpn and rn is in their duties and practice
But lying fully conscious on a mechanically ventilator is a traumatic experience, reveals a thesis from Veronika Karlsson at the University of Gothenburgâs Sahlgrenska Academy, where she interviewed patients and relatives during and after ventilator treatment.
Rarely are there black and white answers about whether mechanical ventilation is appropriate. The decision depends on many factors including the patient's basic state of health, chances of recovery, will to live, and the benefits and burdens of further treatment.