Pilbeam's mechanical ventilation : physiological and clinical applications /

Cairo, Jimmy M.,

Pilbeam's mechanical ventilation : physiological and clinical applications / Mechanical ventilation - Eighth edition - xvii, 574 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index

Basic terms and concepts of mechanical ventilation -- How ventilators work -- How a breath is delivered -- Establishing the need for mechanical ventilation -- Selecting the ventilator and the mode -- Initial ventilator settings -- Final considerations in ventilator setup -- Initial patient assessment -- Ventilator graphics -- Assessment of respiratory function -- Hemodynamic monitoring -- Methods to improve ventilation in patient-ventilator management -- Improving oxygenation and management of acute respiratory distress syndrome -- Ventilator-associated pneumonia -- Sedatives, analgesics, and paralytics -- Extrapulmonary effects of mechanical ventilation -- Effects of positive pressure ventilation on the pulmonary system -- Troubleshooting and problem solving -- Basic concepts of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation -- Weaning from and discontinuation of mechanical ventilation -- Long-term ventilation -- Neonatal and pediatric mechanical ventilation -- Special techniques used in ventilatory support

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Respiratory therapy
Respirators (Medical equipment)
Artificial respiration
Respiratory Therapy

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