The lecture duration is 40min.
0.75 CPD Points, 0.75 CME credits approval pending, 0.75 CEUs.
Accredited by CPDUK, Provider Pending and CBRN.
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Anxiety is a common symptom experienced by patients who receive mechanical ventilation. This lecture covers the definitions and concepts, causes, clinical manifestations, and short- and long-term implications of unmanaged anxiety during mechanical ventilation. Differentiation between anxiety and other similar symptoms will be discussed. Current assessment and treatment methods for anxiety will be reviewed. Lastly, future considerations for clinical practice and strategies for meaningful engagement of patients and their informal caregivers in anxiety assessment and management will be presented.
Critical Care Nurses
Trainee Critical Care Doctors
Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:
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