Pilbeam's mechanical ventilation : physiological and clinical applications / J.M. Cairo.
By: Cairo, Jimmy M [author.].
Contributor(s): Pilbeam, Susan P.
Publisher: St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2016]Edition: Sixth edition.Description: xvi, 571 pages ; 28 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780323320092.Other title: Mechanical ventilation.Subject(s): Respiratory therapy | Respirators (Medical equipment) | Artificial respiration | Respiration, Artificial | Respiration Disorders -- therapy | Ventilators, MechanicalGenre/Form: Print books.| Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| On Shelf | RC735.I5 P55 2016 (Browse shelf) | Available | AU0000000009615 |
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.