Advances in Evidence-Based Pulmonary Care

P care involves the basic quality of being able to breathe: the process of moving air in and out of the lungs. Whether breathing is supported by a ventilator, measured by end-tidal capnography, optimized with prone positioning, enhanced using pleural chest tubes, or improved by preventing tracheostomy device–related pressure ulcers, a knowledgeable team who uses evidence-based practice provides the best pulmonary care for patients. Advanced practice nurses are integral as drivers of that practice, as evidenced by articles in this Pulmonary Care Symposium.