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Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Applications

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Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Applications

Author:   J. M. Cairo
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Edition:   5th Revised edition
ISBN:  

9780323072076


Pages:   608
Publication Date:   27 January 2012
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   Available   Availability explained
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Applying mechanical ventilation principles to patient care, Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Applications, 5th Edition helps you provide safe, appropriate, and compassionate care for patients requiring ventilatory support. A focus on evidence-based practice includes the latest techniques and equipment, with complex ventilator principles simplified for optimal learning. This edition adds new case studies and new chapters on ventilator-associated pneumonia and on neonatal and pediatric mechanical ventilation. Starting with the most fundamental concepts and building to the most advanced, expert educator J.M. Cairo presents clear, comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the rapidly evolving field of mechanical ventilation.

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Author:   J. M. Cairo
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   5th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   1.338kg
ISBN:  

9780323072076


ISBN 10:   0323072070
Pages:   608
Publication Date:   27 January 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Part I: Basic Concepts and Core Knowledge in Mechanical Ventilation 1. Basic Terms and Concepts of Mechanical Ventilation 2. How Ventilators Work 3. How a Breath is delivered Part II: Initiating Ventilation 4. Establishing the Need for Mechanical Ventilation 5. Selecting the Ventilator and the Mode 6. Initial Ventilator Settings 7. Final Considerations in Ventilator Setup Part III: Monitoring in Mechanical Ventilation 8. Initial Patient Assessment 9. Ventilator Graphics 10. Assessment of Respiratory Function 11. Hemodynamic Monitoring Part IV: Therapeutic Interventions -- Making Appropriate Changes 12. Methods to Improve Ventilation in Patient-Ventilator Management 13. Improving Oxygenation and Management of ARDS Part V: Effects and Complications of Mechanical Ventilation 14. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia NEW! 15. Sedatives, Analgesics, and Paralytics 16. Extrapulmonary Effects of Mechanical Ventilation 17. Effects of Positive Pressure Ventilation on the Pulmonary System 18. Troubleshooting and Problem Solving Part VI: Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation 19. Basic Concepts of Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation Part VII: Discontinuation from Ventilation and Long Term Ventilation 20. Discontinuation and Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation 21. Long Term Ventilation Part VIII: Neonatal and Pediatric Ventilation 22. Neonatal and Pediatric Ventilation NEW! Part IX: Special Techniques in Ventilatory Support 23. Special Techniques in Ventilation Appendices: A: Review of Abnormal Physiological Processes B: Graphics Exercises Glossary

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