Mechanical Ventilation

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. Key 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. New to this Edition 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. Related Titles Mosby's Respiratory Care Equipment, 7th Edition Respiratory Care Anatomy and Physiology, 2nd Edition : Foundations for Clinical Practice Mosby's Respiratory Care PDQ Author Information By Neil R. MacIntyre, MD, FAARC, 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, BA, MSc, RRT, Associate Professor of Surgery, Adjunct Faculty, College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; Adjunct Faculty, School of Aerospace Medicine, United States Air Force Table of 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