Mechanical Ventilation

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.Clinical Focus: Describes in detail the application of mechanical ventilation to common diseases.State-of-the-art mechanical-ventilation techniques: 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
Case-study appendix: Case studies demonstrate the clinical aspects of mechanical ventilation.Pedagogy: Chapter outlines, key terms, glossary.
Review of physiology: Portrays the interaction of diseased lungs and mechanical-support devices.Review of machine design: Explains terminology, design principles, and capabilities and limitations of various mechanical-ventilation systems.
Management principles: Gives principles that readers can use to learn or develop patient-care management protocols.Well known and respected author team: 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.