Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety During Mechanical Ventilation.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Roberts, Karsten
- Source
- AARC Times; Oct2020, Vol. 44 Issue 10, p14-17, 4p
- Subject
- Language
- ISSN
- 08938520
The article presents assessment and treatment of anxiety during mechanical ventilation. Topics discussed include definition of anxiety by the American Psychological Association, important aspect of anxiety assessment, and treatment of choice when managing anxiety and dyspnea. It also mentions some non-pharmacologic interventions in decreasing anxiety including reiki therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).