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Second Edition
By
Neil MacIntyre, MD, Professor of Medicine, Medical Director of Respiratory Care, Clinical Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Richard Branson, MSc, RRT, Associate Professor of Surgery, Adjunct Faculty, College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio; Adjunct Faculty, School of Aerospace Medicine, United States Air Force
Description
With cutting-edge and clinically relevant information, MECHANICAL VENTILATION, 2nd Edition takes a practical, clinical approach to the
principles and practice of mechanical ventilation. This informative resource explains mechanical ventilation decisions and procedures
in real-world terms so information is easy to understand and apply. This thoroughly updated edition includes one new chapter, four completely
updated chapters, and a wealth of new user-friendly features.
Contents
Section I: Technical Aspects
1. Classification of Mechanical Ventilators
2. Modes of Ventilator Operation
3.
The Patient-Ventilator Interface: Ventilator Circuit, Airway Care, and Suctioning
4. Humidification and Aerosol Therapy
5.
Ventilator Monitors and Displays
Section II: Physiology
6. Respiratory System Mechanics
7. Alveolar-Capillary
Gas Transport
8. Patient-Ventilator Interactions
9. Cardiopulmonary Interactions
10. Ventilator Induced Lung Injury
Section
III: Adjunctive Therapy
11. Nutrition
12. Sedation, Analgesia, and Neuromuscular Blockade
13. Patient Positioning
14.
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Section IV: Clinical Applications
15. Management of Parenchymal Lung Injury
16.
Management of Obstructive Airway Disease
17. Unique Patient Populations
NEW!
18. Discontinuing Mechanical
Support
19. Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation
20. Transport and Resuscitation
21. Non-invasive Ventilation
Section
V: Special Techniques and Future Therapies
22. Modifications on Conventional Ventilation Techniques
23. High-Frequency
Ventilation
24. Extracorporeal Techniques for Cardiopulmonary Support
25. Heliox and Inhaled Nitric Oxide
Appendices
Case Studies
Assessment Question Answers
Glossary
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Paperback, 528 pages, publication date: JAN-2008
ISBN-13: 978-1-4160-3141-3
ISBN-10: 1-4160-3141-3
Imprint: SAUNDERS
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Last update: 25 Nov 2009
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