Ensure you understand one of the most sophisticated areas of respiratory
care with Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical
Applications, 7th Edition! Known for its simple
explanations and in-depth coverage of patient-ventilator management,
this evidence-based text walks you through the most fundamental and
advanced concepts surrounding mechanical ventilation and helps you
understand how to properly apply these principles to patient care. This
new edition is an excellent reference for all critical care
practitioners and features coverage of the physiological effects of
mechanical ventilation on different cross sections of the population.
Additionally, student-friendly features promote critical thinking and
clinical application - such as key points, AARC clinical practice
guidelines, critical care concepts, updated learning objectives which
address ACCS exam topics and are currently mandated by the NBRC for the
RRT-ACCS credential.
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Brief patient case studies list important assessment data and pose a
critical thinking question to you.
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Critical Care Concepts are presented in short questions to help you
apply knowledge to difficult concepts.
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UNIQUE! Chapter on ventilator-associated pneumonia provides
in-depth, comprehensive coverage of this challenging issue.
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Clinical scenarios cover patient presentation, assessment data,
and treatment options to acquaint you with different clinical
situations.
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Key Point boxes highlight need-to-know information.
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Logical chapter sequence builds on previously learned concepts and
information.
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Bulleted end-of-chapter summaries help you to review and assess
your comprehension.
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Excerpts of Clinical Practice Guidelines developed by the AARC
(American Association for Respiratory Care) make it easy to access
important information regarding indications/contraindications, hazards
and complications, assessment of need, assessment of outcome, and
monitoring.
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Chapter outlines show the big picture of each chapter's content.
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Glossary of mechanical ventilation terminology includes
definitions to highlighted key terms in each chapter.
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NBRC exam-style assessment questions at the end of each chapter
offer practice for the certification exam.
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NEW! Interprofessional education and practice concepts integrated
throughout text and within respective chapters.
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NEW! Enhanced content on the physiological effects of mechanical
ventilation application provides in-depth coverage of patient
concerns.
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UPDATED! Content on ventilator modes in*, Selecting the
Ventilator Mode* and Initial Ventilator Settings chapters*.*
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NEW! Revised Basic Concepts of Noninvasive Positive Pressure
Ventilation chapter includes the latest practics in this area of
respiratory care.
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NEW! Learning Objectives and end-of-chapter Review Questions
reflect the updated content and the latest NBRC RRT-ACCS exam topics.
