Caring for a Crashing Patient

Caring for a Crashing Patient: A How to for New Grads:Picture this: It's 3am, and you're summoned to attend to a patient in distress. As you enter the room, a scene of urgency unfolds before you. The patient, visibly struggling to breathe, locks eyes with you, uttering those haunting words, "I....Can't.....Breathe." In that moment, as panic sets in, you're left grappling with a whirlwind of decisions – where do you even begin?If this scenario strikes a chord with you, if the thought of facing a deteriorating patient fills you with apprehension, fear not. This episode is tailored just for you – the new grad navigating the complexities of critical care.In this episode we will delve into essential topics such as:**Early Recognition: Master the art of spotting subtle cues that signal a patient's decline. Equip yourself with the tools to confidently communicate your observations to the care team.  **Autonomous Action: Unleash the full potential of your scope of practice. Discover when and how to take decisive steps before doctor's orders, empowering you to act swiftly in critical situations. **Effective Interventions: Explore a range of crucial skills and interventions that can make a tangible difference in stabilizing a crashing patient. Gain insights into valuable resources to bolster your confidence in times of crisis.Show notes and references:Health Professions Act (for your designation)- Does BC legally allow this action? RN: Nurses (Registered) and Nurse Practitioners Regulation (gov.bc.ca)LPN: Nurses (Licensed Practical) Regulation (gov.bc.ca)RPN: Nurses (Registered Psychiatric) Regulation (gov.bc.ca) 2. BCCNM Standards- Does your licensing body allow this action?RN: RN Scope of Practice (bccnm.ca)LPN: LPN Scope of Practice (bccnm.ca)RPN: Scope of Practice (bccnm.ca) 3. Organizational Policies- Does Interior Health allow this action?I Learn 2412- Autonomous Nursing Practice: Diagnosing and Treating Conditionshttp://insidenet.interiorhealth.ca/Clinical/Documents/Autonomous%20Nursing%20Practice%20-%20Diagnosing%20and%20treating%20conditions.pdf