Ventilator and Tracheostomy
Case Study

This 56-year-old female admitted to Montgomery Subacute and Respiratory Center following a stay at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital with Vent Dependent Respiratory Failure as a result of Sepsis Pneumonia and Acute Renal Failure; S/P Kidney transplant in 2015. She is admitted requiring a ventilator, Tracheostomy and PEG tube after requiring several months of Hospital Level Care.

Nursing Interventions:

Wound Healing – Sacrum – RESOLVED
Parental Nutrition – Upgraded to full PO Diet – PEG TUBE REMOVED RESOLVED
Treat Infection – Bacteremia; IV Avycaz – RESOLVED
Maintain Patent Foley – Advance Voiding Trials – Successful; Foley Removed; RESOLVED
Monitor Labs and Vitals

Respiratory Interventions: Led by Pulmonologist Dr. Gerald Meis

Ventilator Weaning – GOAL MET
Maintain Patent Airway – Wean as tolerated – GOAL MET
Maintain Adequate Oxygenation – Wean as tolerated – GOAL MET

Nephrology Interventions: Led by Nephrologist Dr. William McElhaugh

Diuretic Titration, Electrolyte Monitoring, Iron Studies, and ESA Therapy

Accomplishments:

  • Successfully weaned from ventilator and trach weaned shortly thereafter
  • Wound Healed
  • Peg Tube Removed
  • Foley No Longer Required
  • No interruption in Stay

The Teams Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Care has allowed the patient to gain the strength to ambulate 250 feet and ascend and descend 15 stairs. She discharged home with her husband and continues to be followed by PCP Dr. Wheeler Maxwell, Delaware Valley Nephrology and Home Health.

Ventilator and Tracheostomy
Case Study

This 56-year-old female admitted to Montgomery Subacute and Respiratory Center following a stay at Suburban Community Hospital with Vent Dependent Respiratory Failure as a result of Sepsis Pneumonia. She has a history of CVA, Hypertension, Tachycardia and Anemia. She is admitted requiring a ventilator, Tracheostomy and PEG tube after requiring several months of Hospital Level Care.

Nursing Interventions:

Maintain Proper Nutrition – Wean Peg Tube and Advance diet as tolerated – PROGRESSING
Wound Healing – Peg Tube Site – RESOLVED
Treat Infection – Pneumonia; IV Meropenem – RESOLVED
Maintain Patent Foley – Advance Voiding Trials – Successful; Foley Removed; RESOLVED
Monitor Labs and Vitals

Respiratory Interventions: Led by Pulmonologist Dr. Gerald Meis

Ventilator Weaning – GOAL MET
Maintain Patent Airway – Wean as tolerated- GOAL MET
Maintain Adequate Oxygenation – Wean as tolerated – PROGRESSING
Aspiration Precautions – downgraded diet – Diet advancing

Accomplishments:

  • Successfully weaned from ventilator and trach weaned shortly thereafter
  • Wound Healed
  • Foley No Longer Required

Therapy:

  • Resident benefitted extensively from skilled physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy.
  • Daily Collaboration with the Care Team assisted to #CareSafely for her.
  • Her strength is improving daily as she is currently ambulating 60 feet with a Roller-walker stand by assist.

The Teams Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Care has allowed for great progress. The Team continues to work on advancing diet and building patients endurance. The patients anticipated discharge is to return home with her husband and the support of Home Health.

Ventilator and Tracheostomy
Case Study

This 75-year-old male admitted to Montgomery Subacute and Respiratory Center following a complicated stay at Fox Chase Cancer Center and Temple Hospital with Vent Dependent Respiratory Failure, Dysphagia, Cellulitis and Esophageal Cancer. He is admitted requiring a ventilator, Tracheostomy, and a PEG tube after requiring several months of Hospital Level Care.

Nursing Interventions:

Parental Nutrition – PEG TUBE for Enteral Feeds
Treat Infection – Cellulitis – Keflex
Wound Care – Upper Back – Resolving
Medication Management – Eliquis, Amiodarone, Apixaban, Scopolamine
Monitor Labs and Vitals – CBC, BMP, Thyroid, Lipids, CMP

Respiratory Interventions: Led by Pulmonologist Dr. Gerald Meis as well as onsite ENT Consultative Services

Ventilator Weaning – GOAL MET
Maintain Patent Airway – Wean as tolerated – GOAL MET
Maintain Adequate Oxygenation – Wean as tolerated – GOAL MET

Physiatry Interventions led by onsite Physiatrist, Dr. Richard Rosenstein

Improvement in Strength achieved for patient to return home with his wife. Patient discharged ambulating 200 feet x 2 with rollator and Supervision.

Accomplishments:

  • Successfully weaned from ventilator and trach weaned by day 30
  • Wound Healing
  • No interruption in Stay

The Patient discharged home with his wife and continues to be followed in the community by PCP Dr. Orli Gal and Mercy Home Health.

Respiratory Rehab
Case tudy

This 56-year-old female admitted to Montgomery Subacute and Respiratory Center following a stay at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital with Vent Dependent Respiratory Failure as a result of Sepsis Pneumonia and Acute Renal Failure; S/P Kidney transplant in 2015. She is admitted requiring a ventilator, Tracheostomy and PEG tube after requiring several months of Hospital Level Care.

Nursing Interventions:

Wound Healing – Sacrum – RESOLVED
Parental Nutrition – Upgraded to full PO Diet- PEG TUBE REMOVED RESOLVED
Treat Infection – Bacteremia; IV Avycaz – RESOLVED
Maintain Patent Foley – Advance Voiding Trials – Successful; Foley Removed; RESOLVED
Monitor Labs and Vitals

Respiratory Interventions: Led by Pulmonologist Dr. Gerald Meis

Ventilator Weaning – GOAL MET
Maintain Patent Airway – Wean as tolerated – GOAL MET
Maintain Adequate Oxygenation-Wean as tolerated – GOAL MET

Nephrology Interventions: Led by Nephrologist Dr. William McElhaugh

Diuretic Titration, Electrolyte Monitoring, Iron Studies, and ESA Therapy

Accomplishments:

  • Successfully weaned from ventilator and trach weaned shortly thereafter
  • Wound Healed
  • Peg Tube Removed
  • Foley No Longer Required
  • No interruption in Stay

The Teams Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Care has allowed the patient to gain the strength to ambulate 250 feet and ascend and descend 15 stairs. She discharged home with her husband and continues to be followed by PCP Dr. Wheeler Maxwell, Delaware Valley Nephrology and Home Health.

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