Understanding Mechanical Ventilation

Historical Aspects of Mechanical Ventilation / Indications for Mechanical Ventilation / Physiological Consideration in the Mechanically Ventilated Patient / Modes of Ventilation / Ventilator Alarms / Ventilator Settings / Respiratory Monitoring of the Mechanically Ventilated Patient / Mechanical Ventilation in Specific Disorders / Complications of Mechanical Ventilation / Weaning the Patient from the Ventilator / Non-invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in Acute Respiratory Failure / Negative Pressure Ventilation / Non-conventional Modes of Ventilation / Case Studies / Index

This book explains the basic principles of mechanical ventilation and hopes to familiarize not only physicians but also nurses and respiratory technologists with the hows and whys of ventilation. The strength of this book is its close association with medical physiology. It also incorporates currently accepted strategies for management of patients with specific disorders.