The definitive guide to the use of mechanical ventilation in
critically ill patients - now in full color and updated to reflect the
latest advances
A Doody's Core Title for 2022!
Principles & Practice of Mechanical Ventilation, 3e provides
comprehensive, authoritative coverage of all the clinical,
pharmacological, and technical issues surrounding the use of mechanical
ventilation.
Editor Martin J. Tobin - past editor-in-chief of the American Journal
of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine - has enlisted more than 100
authors, all of whom are at the forefront of research in their chosen
subfield in order to provide the most authoritative and up-to-date
information possible. No other text so thoroughly and comprehensively
explores the myriad advances in modes and methodologies that have
occurred in this ever-changing field as this cornerstone text.
Features:
Each chapter has been extensively revised to reflect the latest research
A strong focus on the biomedical principles that govern ventilator
management
Expert insights from contributors in critical care, pulmonary medicine,
anesthesiology, surgery, basic science, provide a unique
multidisciplinary approach
68 chapters that explore every important aspect of mechanical
ventilation, including: Conventional and unconventional methods of
ventilator support;Noninvasive methods of ventilator
support;Unconventional methods of ventilator support;Physiologic effect
of mechanical ventilation;Complications in ventilator supported
patients;Weaning of ventilator-support;Management of the
ventilator-supported patient;Adjunctive therapy, including fluid
management, inhaled antibiotic therapy, and bronchodilator
therapy;Ethics and economics
Principles & Practice of Mechanical Ventilation, 3e comprehensively
covers the principles and practice of keeping patients alive through the
use of mechanical ventilation, along with related pharmacological and
technical issues.
