Mechanical Ventilation (Paperback, 2nd edition)

With cutting-edge and clinically relevant information, MECHANICAL VENTILATION, 2nd Edition takes a practical, clinical approach to the principles and practice of mechanical ventilation. This informative resource explains mechanical ventilation decisions and procedures in real-world terms so information is easy to understand and apply. This thoroughly updated edition includes one new chapter, four completely updated chapters, and a wealth of new user-friendly features. Detailed, clinically focused coverage of the application of mechanical ventilation to the most common respiratory diseases, provides practical answers to real life problems. UNIQUE! Sections of chapters on Special Techniques and Future Therapies include information on the newest techniques for treating patients in respiratory distress. A separate appendix of case studies helps you apply what you've learned to realistic situations. Well-known and respected authors, Neil MacIntyre and Rich Branson, share their vast expertise and accurate, cutting-edge information. Chapter Objectives, Key Point Summaries, and Assessment Questions reinforce basic concepts from each chapter. New chapter on Unique Patient Populations highlights the mechanical ventilation issues of traumatic brain injury, neuromuscular disease, lung transplantation, burn injury, and perioperative patient populations. Expanded glossary includes relevant terminology and key terms to help you easily find unfamiliar terminology.

General

Imprint:	WB Saunders
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2008
First published:	2008
Authors:	Neil R. MacIntyre • Richard D. Branson
Dimensions:	260 x 185 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	510
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4160-3141-3
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Respiratory medicine Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Accident & emergency medicine > Intensive care medicine Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Specific disorders & therapies > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4160-3141-3
Barcode:	9781416031413

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