Neuromuscular Compromise and Respiratory Failure Clinical Pathway — Inpatient and PICU
Neuromuscular Compromise and Respiratory Failure Clinical Pathway — Inpatient and PICU
Goals
To standardize the management of patients with neuromuscular compromise in acute respiratory failure, including ventilator strategies, weaning practices, airway clearance, nutrition, and sedation for this unique population. Specific goals include:
- Standardization of ventilator management and weaning
- Standardize airway clearance practices
- Shorten length of intubation and length of ICU stay in SMA patients with acute or chronic respiratory failure
- Decrease re-intubation of SMA patients
Metrics
- Process Metrics — Utilization of pathway in appropriate patients
- Outcome Metrics — Length of intubation/hospital stay
- Balancing Metrics — Rate of reintubation