Clinical Application of Mechanical Ventilation

Third Edition
Author: David W. Chang
ISBN #: 1401884857
©2006   Publish Date: 09/06/2005
Binding: PB
Pages: 720
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $179.95

Description:

With a concise and easy-to-read approach, the new edition of this book integrates the essential concepts of respiratory physiology with the clinical application of mechanical ventilation. Extensive coverage of airway management and weaning criteria, and a concise view of pharmacotherapy for mechanical ventilation are included. Each chapter features visual examples illustrating concepts, key points summarized in margin references, and assessment questions written in NRBC format, to help prepare learners to sit for the exam. Fifteen case studies enable learners to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world critical thinking situations they may face in the field.

Product Benefits:

• Case studies and examples provided to facilitate understanding of concepts and critical thinking
• Key points are highlighted in the margin to allow the reader to focus on essential concepts
• Challenging questions in all areas focus on patient assessment and care
• New chapter on Special Procedures in Mechanical Ventilation
• New material on chest tubes and chest tube placement, proportional pressure support, airway management, hemodynamic monitoring
• Revised chapter on ventilator waveform analysis, with new graphics and illustrations
• Answer keys provided for assessment questions, for self paced study and review
• Answer keys provided for assessment questions, for self-paced study and review

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Principles of Mechanical Ventilation, Chapter 2: Effects of Positive Pressure Ventilation, Chapter 3: Classification of Mechanical Ventilators, Chapter 4: Operating Modes of Mechanical Ventilation, Chapter 5: Special Airways for Ventilation, Chapter 6: Airway Management in Mechanical Ventilation, Chapter 7: Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation, Chapter 8: Initiation of Mechanical Ventilation, Chapter 9: Monitoring in Mechanical Ventilation, Chapter 10: Hemodynamic Monitoring, Chapter 11: Ventilator Waveform Analysis, Chapter 12: Management of Mechanical Ventilation, Chapter 13: Special Procedures in Mechanical Ventilation, Chapter 14: Pharmacotherapy for Mechanical Ventilation, Chapter 15: Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation, Chapter 16: Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation, Chapter 17: Home Mechanical Ventilation, Chapter 18: Case Studies, Appendix 1: Respiratory Care Calculations, Appendix 2: Dubois Body Surface Chart, Appendix 3: Pressure COnversions, Appendix 4: French (Fr) and Millimeter (mm) Conversions, Appendix 5: Normal Electrolyte Concentrations in Plasma, Appendix 6: Oxygen Transport Normal Ranges, Appendix 7: Hemodynamic Normal Ranges, Index

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