Mechanical ventilation : physiological and clinical applications / Susan P. Pilbeam.

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 used in ventilatory support

This evidence-based text walks you through the most fundamental and advanced concepts surrounding mechanical ventilation and helps you understand how to properly apply these principles to patient care. This new edition features coverage of the physiological effects of mechanical ventilation on different cross sections of the population. Additionally, student-friendly features promote critical thinking and clinical application - such as key points, AARC clinical practice guidelines, critical care concepts, updated learning objectives which address ACCS exam topics and are currently mandated by the NBRC for the RRT-ACCS credential." -- Publisher