Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation Physiological and Clinical Applications

Name: Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation Physiological and Clinical Applications
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ISBN: 9780323072076

ISBN-10: 0323072070

ISBN-13: 9780323072076

Edition: 5th 2012

Authors: James M. Cairo

List price: $101.00

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Applying mechanical ventilation principles to patient care, Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Applications, 5th Edition helps you provide safe, appropriate, and compassionate care for patients requiring ventilatory support. A focus on evidence-based practice includes the latest techniques and equipment, with complex ventilator principles simplified for optimal learning. This edition adds new case studies and new chapters on ventilator-associated pneumonia and on neonatal and pediatric mechanical ventilation. Starting with the most fundamental concepts and building to the most advanced, expert educator J. M. Cairo presents clear, comprehensive, up-to-date coverage…

Book details

List price: $101.00
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 12/21/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 608
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.87" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.024
Language: English

Jim Cairo is the Dean of the School of Allied Health Professions, and Professor of Cardiopulmonary Science, Physiology and Anesthesiology at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been teaching for over 30 years and is also the author of Elsevier's Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation, 7e, which is publishing in Fall 2019.




Basic Concepts and Core Knowledge in Mechanical Ventilation



Basic Terms and Concepts of Mechanical Ventilation



How Ventilators Work



How a Breath is delivered



Initiating Ventilation



Establishing the Need for Mechanical Ventilation



Selecting the Ventilator and the Mode



Initial Ventilator Settings



Final Considerations in Ventilator Setup



Monitoring in Mechanical Ventilation



Initial Patient Assessment



Ventilator Graphics



Assessment of Respiratory Function



Hemodynamic Monitoring



Therapeutic Interventions -- Making Appropriate Changes



Methods to Improve Ventilation in Patient-Ventilator Management



Improving Oxygenation and Management of ARDS



Effects and Complications of Mechanical Ventilation



Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia ï¿½ NEW!



Sedatives, Analgesics, and Paralytics



Extrapulmonary Effects of Mechanical Ventilation



Effects of Positive Pressure Ventilation on the Pulmonary System



Troubleshooting and Problem Solving



Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation



Basic Concepts of Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation



Discontinuation from Ventilation and Long Term Ventilation



Discontinuation and Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation



Long Term Ventilation



Neonatal and Pediatric Ventilation



Neonatal and Pediatric Ventilationï¿½ NEW!



Special Techniques in Ventilatory Support



Special Techniques in Ventilation


Appendices:



Review of Abnormal Physiological Processes



Graphics Exercises


Glossary