SVN & LVN

Question 1

SVN indications

Answer 1

Promote bronchial hygiene
Deliver medication
Induce sputum

Question 2

LVN indication

Answer 2

Humidify dry therapeutic gases
presence of UAW edema /Post extubation edema
Bypassed UAWW
LTB/Croup
- Promoted bronchial hygiene / inspissated secretions
Induce sputum
Manage Hypothermia
Fix cold Bronchospasm

Question 3

SVN Hazards

Answer 3

Bacterial infection/ contamination
Bronchospasm
Drug reaction

Question 4

LVN hazards

Answer 4

-Bacterial infection/ contamination
-Bronchospasm
-Tracheal burns
-AW obstruction from swelling of inspissated secretions
-fluid overload / over hydration (neonates,peds, renal failure, CHF)