Classification of mechanical ventilators / Robert L. Chatburn, Richard D. Branson
Modes of ventilator operation / Richard D. Branson
The patient-ventilator interface : ventilator circuit, airway care, and suctioning / Richard D. Branson
Humidification and aerosol therapy / Richard D. Branson
Ventilator monitors and displays / Neil R. MacIntyre
Respiratory system mechanics / Neil R. MacIntyre
Alveolar-capillary gas transport / Neil R. MacIntyre
Patient-ventilator interactions / Lawrence R. Tom, Catherine S.H. Sassoon
Cardiopulmonary interactions / David N. Hager, Henry E. Fessler
Ventilator-induced lung injury / Renee D. Stapleton, Kenneth P. Steinbert
Nutrition / Richard D. Branson, Jay A. Johannigman
Sedation, analgesia, and neuromuscular blockade / Bryan A. Fisk, Lisa K. Moores
Patient positioning / Joseph A. Govert
Ventilator-associated pneumonia / Mohammed Hijazi, Mariam Al-Ansari
Management of parenchymal lung injury / Neil R. MacIntyre
Management of obstructive airway disease / Neil R. MacIntyre
Unique patient populations / John H. Sherner, Lisa K. Moores
Discontinuing mechanical ventilation / Neil R. MacIntyre
Prolonged mechanical ventilation / Christopher E. Cox, Shannon S. Carson
Mechanical ventilation during transport and cardiopulmonary resuscitation / Richard D. Branson, Jay A. Johannigman
Noninvasive mechanical ventilation / Nicholas S. Hill
Modifications on conventional ventilation techniques / John D. Davies
High-frequency ventilation / Michael A. Gentile, Neil R. MacIntyre
Extracorporeal techniques for cardiopulmonary support / Michael A. Gentile, Ira M. Cheifetz
Heliox and inhaled nitric oxide / Dean R. Hess
Appendix 1. Mechanical ventilation case studies / Neil R. MacIntyre
Appendix 2. Assessment question answers
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Mechanical ventilation. ISBN 9781416031413. Published by Saunders in 2009. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.