Mechanical Ventilation

by Neil R. MacIntyre, Richard D. Branson

Mechanical Ventilation is a new, clinically oriented textbook/reference that explains decisions and procedures related to mechanical ventilation in real-world terms. Both the principles and practices of mechanical ventilation are covered. Specifically, topics addressed are 1) the physiologic principles of respiratory failure that then necessitates mechanical ventilation, 2) the design principles of mechanical ventilators, 3) the physiologic effects of the mechanical ventilation, and 4) management of patients who are being mechanically ventilated. State-of-the-art mechanical-ventilation For specific examples, see Ch.24, Modifications on Conventional Ventilation Techniques, Ch.25, High-Frequency Ventilation, Ch.26, Extracorporeal Techniques for Cardiopulmonary Support, Ch.27, Liquid and Partial-Liquid Ventilation, and Ch.28, Heliox and Inhaled Nitric Oxide Chapter outlines, key terms, glossary. Review of machine Explains terminology, design principles, and capabilities and limitations of various mechanical-ventilation systems. Well known and respected author Both Neil MacIntyre and Rich Branson are known as authors. Dr. MacIntyre, a physician, is known as a proponent of physician/respiratory therapist collaboration. Mr. Bransons work as a practitioner and researcher is well known. Both authors are associate professors at universities.

544 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000