Mary Anbarasi Johnson*

Professor and Head, Pediatric Nursing Department, College of Nursing, CMC, Vellore, India

*Corresponding Author: Mary Anbarasi Johnson, Professor and Head, Pediatric Nursing Department, College of Nursing, CMC, Vellore, India

Received: February 27, 2024; Published: March 04, 2024

Abstract

Caring for a child who requires mechanical ventilation can be an incredibly challenging and stressful experience for parents. The emotional and physical toll of managing a child's critical medical condition can have profound effects on parents' well-being. Here are some common stressors that parents of ventilated children may experience. Pediatric nurses need to be empowered not only to handle the challenges of ventilated children more importantly about dealing with the challenges related to parental anxiety due to their child’s hospitalization. A calm, compassionate and logical approach of a pediatric nurse would allay many anxieties of parents and will enhance their co-operation with the treatment modlaities. This approach will promote quality nursing care and patient safety.

Keywords: Ventilator; Parental Anxiety; Stress; Children

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Citation

Citation: Mary Anbarasi Johnson. “Stress Among Parents of Ventilated Children".Acta Scientific Clinical Case Reports 5.4 (2024): 03-06.

Copyright

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