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Understanding mechanical ventilation : a practical handbook

By: Language: English Publication details: London ; New York : Springer, c2010.Edition: 2nd edDescription: PbkISBN:
  • 9781848828681 (softcover : alk. paper)
  • 1848828683 (softcover : alk. paper)
  • 9781848828698 (ebk.)
  • 1848828691 (ebk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 615.8362 22
LOC classification:
  • RC87.9 .H37 2010
NLM classification:
  • 2015 F-002
  • WF 145
Summary: Ventilator waveforms, airway humidification, aerosol therapy and the use of novel software-based modes of ventilation in the ICU are included in this new edition. Physiological concepts are stressed in order to address the specifics of mechanical ventilation, while accepted strategies for patients with specific disorders are reviewed in detail.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ventilator waveforms, airway humidification, aerosol therapy and the use of novel software-based modes of ventilation in the ICU are included in this new edition. Physiological concepts are stressed in order to address the specifics of mechanical ventilation, while accepted strategies for patients with specific disorders are reviewed in detail.