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Mechanical ventilation created by Neil R MacIntyre and Richard D Branson

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Missouri Saunders Elsevier 2009Edition: SecondDescription: 510 pagesContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781416031413
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RC87.9 MAC
Contents:
Section I: Technical Aspects; Chapter 1- Classification of Mechanical Ventilators; Chapter 2- Modes of Ventilator Operation; Chapter 3- The Patient-Ventilator Interface: Ventilator Circuit, Airway Care, and Suctioning; Chapter 4- Humidification and Aerosol Therapy; Chapter 5- Ventilator Monitors and Displays: Section II: Physiology; Chapter 6- Respiratory System Mechanics; Chapter 7- Alveolar-Capillary Gas Transport; Chapter 8- Patient-Ventilator Interactions; Chapter 9- Cardiopulmonary Interactions; Chapter 10- Ventilator Induced Lung Injury: Section III: Adjunctive Therapy Chapter 11- Nutrition; Chapter 12- Sedation, Analgesia, and Neuromuscular Blockade; Chapter 13- Patient Positioning; Chapter 14- Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: Section IV: Clinical Applications; Chapter 15- Management of Parenchymal Lung Injury; Chapter 16- Management of Obstructive Airway Disease; Chapter 17- Unique Patient Populations; Chapter 18- Discontinuing Mechanical Support; Chapter 19- Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation; Chapter 20- Transport and Resuscitation; Chapter 21- Non-invasive Ventilation: Section V: Special Techniques and Future Therapies; Chapter 22- Modifications on Conventional Ventilation Techniques; Chapter 23- High-Frequency Ventilation; Chapter 24- Extracorporeal Techniques for Cardiopulmonary Support; Chapter 25- Heliox and Inhaled Nitric Oxide
Summary: Takes a practical, clinical approach to the principles and practice of mechanical ventilation. This resource explains mechanical ventilation decisions and procedures in real-world terms.
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Book Book Zvishavane Mining Sciences Library Open Shelf RC87.9 MAC (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 150894 Available BK138207

Includes index.

Section I: Technical Aspects; Chapter 1- Classification of Mechanical Ventilators; Chapter 2- Modes of Ventilator Operation; Chapter 3- The Patient-Ventilator Interface: Ventilator Circuit, Airway Care, and Suctioning; Chapter 4- Humidification and Aerosol Therapy; Chapter 5- Ventilator Monitors and Displays: Section II: Physiology; Chapter 6- Respiratory System Mechanics; Chapter 7- Alveolar-Capillary Gas Transport; Chapter 8- Patient-Ventilator Interactions; Chapter 9- Cardiopulmonary Interactions; Chapter 10- Ventilator Induced Lung Injury: Section III: Adjunctive Therapy Chapter 11- Nutrition; Chapter 12- Sedation, Analgesia, and Neuromuscular Blockade; Chapter 13- Patient Positioning; Chapter 14- Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: Section IV: Clinical Applications; Chapter 15- Management of Parenchymal Lung Injury; Chapter 16- Management of Obstructive Airway Disease; Chapter 17- Unique Patient Populations; Chapter 18- Discontinuing Mechanical Support; Chapter 19- Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation; Chapter 20- Transport and Resuscitation; Chapter 21- Non-invasive Ventilation: Section V: Special Techniques and Future Therapies; Chapter 22- Modifications on Conventional Ventilation Techniques; Chapter 23- High-Frequency Ventilation; Chapter 24- Extracorporeal Techniques for Cardiopulmonary Support; Chapter 25- Heliox and Inhaled Nitric Oxide

Takes a practical, clinical approach to the principles and practice of mechanical ventilation. This resource explains mechanical ventilation decisions and procedures in real-world terms.

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