Chapter 15 Comprehensive care of the ventilated patient

Patient Position

• The patient’s head should be elevated at least 30 degrees.
  
• Patients need frequent turning to prevent pressure ulcers on bony prominences.

DVT Prophylaxis

• Prophylactic doses of either low molecular heparin or unfractionated heparin when possible.
  
• Sequential compression devices in patients who cannot receive heparin products.

Stress Gastritis

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