Pilbeam's mechanical ventilation : physiological and clinical applications /

Cairo, Jimmy M.,

Pilbeam's mechanical ventilation : physiological and clinical applications / Mechanical ventilation J.M. Cairo, PhD, PRT, FAARC, Dean of the School of Allied Health Professions, Professor of Cardiopulmonary Science, Physiology, and Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana - 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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