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.
As you think about mechanical ventilation, your head as well as your heart will help you decide. This information is a starting place for conversations among patients, families, and caregivers.