| Description |
xviii, 510 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Classification of mechanical ventilators / Robert L. Chatburn, Richard D. Branson -- Modes of ventilator operation / Richard D. Branson -- The patient-ventilator interface : ventilator circuit, airway care, and suctioning / Richard D. Branson -- Humidification and aerosol therapy / Richard D. Branson -- Ventilator monitors and displays / Neil R. MacIntyre -- Respiratory system mechanics / Neil R. MacIntyre -- Alveolar-capillary gas transport / Neil R. MacIntyre -- Patient-ventilator interactions / Lawrence R. Tom, Catherine S.H. Sassoon -- Cardiopulmonary interactions / David N. Hager, Henry E. Fessler -- Ventilator-induced lung injury / Renee D. Stapleton, Kenneth P. Steinbert -- Nutrition / Richard D. Branson, Jay A. Johannigman -- Sedation, analgesia, and neuromuscular blockade / Bryan A. Fisk, Lisa K. Moores -- Patient positioning / Joseph A. Govert -- Ventilator-associated pneumonia / Mohammed Hijazi, Mariam Al-Ansari -- Management of parenchymal lung injury / Neil R. MacIntyre -- Management of obstructive airway disease / Neil R. MacIntyre -- Unique patient populations / John H. Sherner, Lisa K. Moores -- Discontinuing mechanical ventilation / Neil R. MacIntyre -- Prolonged mechanical ventilation / Christopher E. Cox, Shannon S. Carson -- Mechanical ventilation during transport and cardiopulmonary resuscitation / Richard D. Branson, Jay A. Johannigman -- Noninvasive mechanical ventilation / Nicholas S. Hill -- Modifications on conventional ventilation techniques / John D. Davies -- High-frequency ventilation / Michael A. Gentile, Neil R. MacIntyre -- Extracorporeal techniques for cardiopulmonary support / Michael A. Gentile, Ira M. Cheifetz -- Heliox and inhaled nitric oxide / Dean R. Hess -- Appendix 1. Mechanical ventilation case studies / Neil R. MacIntyre -- Appendix 2. Assessment question answers -- Glossary |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 2000 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Artificial respiration.
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Respirators (Medical equipment)
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Respiratory insufficiency -- Treatment.
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| Author |
MacIntyre, Neil R.
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Branson, Richard D.
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| LC no. |
2007930779 |
| ISBN |
1416031413 paperback |
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9781416031413 paperback |
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