Pilbeam's mechanical ventilation : physiological and clinical applications /

Cairo, Jimmy M.,

Pilbeam's mechanical ventilation : physiological and clinical applications / Mechanical ventilation - Sixth edition - xvi, 571 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

Revised edition of: Pilbeam's mechanical ventilation/ J.M. Cairo. 5th ed. ©2012

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 and discontinuation from mechanical ventilation -- Long-term ventilation -- Neonatal and pediatric mechanical ventilation -- Special techniques in ventilatory support

Of Recruitment Maneuvers in ARDS -- The Importance of Body Position During Positive Pressure Ventilation -- Additional Patient Cases -- Summary -- 14.Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia -- Epidemiology -- Pathogenesis of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia -- Diagnosis of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia -- Treatment of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia -- Strategies to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia -- Summary -- 15.Sedatives, Analgesics, and Paralytics -- Sedatives and Analgesics -- Paralytics -- Summary -- 16.Extrapulmonary Effects of Mechanical Ventilation -- Effects of Positive-Pressure Ventilation on the Heart and Thoracic Vessels -- Adverse Cardiovascular Effects of Positive-Pressure Ventilation -- Factors Influencing Cardiovascular Effects of Positive-Pressure Ventilation -- Beneficial Effects of Positive-Pressure Ventilation on Heart Function in Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction "This evidence-based text walks readers through the most fundamental and advanced concepts surrounding mechanical ventilation and guides them in properly applying these principles to patient care. This new edition features a completely revised chapter on ventilator graphics, additional case studies and clinical scenarios, plus all the reader-friendly features that promote critical thinking and clinical application - like key points, AARC clinical practice guidelines, and critical care concepts." -- Publisher

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Respiratory therapy
Respirators (Medical equipment)
Artificial respiration
Respiration, Artificial.
Respiration Disorders--therapy.
Ventilators, Mechanical.

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