cover image - Mechanical Ventilation, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781416031413
Copyright: 2009
Publication Date: 01-29-2008
Page Count: 528
Imprint: Saunders
List Price: $102.00

Mechanical Ventilation, 2nd Edition

by Neil R. MacIntyre, MD and Richard D. Branson, MSc, RRT

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cover image - Mechanical Ventilation, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781416031413
Copyright: 2009
Publication Date: 01-29-2008
Page Count: 528
Imprint: Saunders
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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.
    • Detailed, clinically focused coverage of the application of mechanical ventilation to the most common respiratory diseases, provides practical answers to real life problems.
    • UNIQUE! Sections of chapters on Special Techniques and Future Therapies include information on the newest techniques for treating patients in respiratory distress.
    • A separate appendix of case studies helps you apply what you’ve learned to realistic situations.
    • Well-known and respected authors, Neil MacIntyre and Rich Branson, share their vast expertise and accurate, cutting-edge information.
    • Chapter Objectives, Key Point Summaries, and Assessment Questions reinforce basic concepts from each chapter.
    • New chapter on Unique Patient Populations highlights the mechanical ventilation issues of traumatic brain injury, neuromuscular disease, lung transplantation, burn injury, and perioperative patient populations.
    • Expanded glossary includes relevant terminology and key terms to help you easily find unfamiliar terminology.
  • 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
  • Neil R. 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 and Richard D. 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
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