Noninvasive mechanical ventilation: theory, equipment, and clinical applications

Noninvasive mechanical ventilation is an effective technique for the management of patients with acute or chronic respiratory failure. This comprehensive and up-to-date book explores all aspects of the subject. The opening sections are devoted to theory and equipment, with detailed attention to the use of full-face masks or helmets, the range of available ventilators, and patient-ventilator interactions. Clinical applications are then considered in depth in a series of chapters that address the use of noninvasive mechanical ventilation in chronic settings and in critical care, both within and outside of intensive care units. Due attention is also paid to weaning from conventional mechanical ventilation, potential complications, intraoperative applications, and staff training. The closing chapters examine uses of noninvasive mechanical ventilation in neonatal and pediatric care. This book, written by internationally recognized experts, will be an invaluable guide for both clinicians and researchers.A comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of all aspects of noninvasive mechanical ventilation Pays detailed attention to equipment, including full-face masks, helmets, and currently available ventilators Discusses the full range ofclinical applications in both chronic settings and critical care Considers uses in neonates and children, as well as adults Written by internationally recognized experts INDICE: Interface technology in critical care settings.- Ventilatory modesand ventilators: Theory, technology, and equipment.- Patient-ventilator interactions.- Monitoring and complications.- Chronic applications of noninvasive mechanical ventilation and related issues.- Critical care applications of noninvasive mechanical ventilation and related issues.- The role of sedation.- Weaning from conventional mechanical ventilation and postextubation failure.- Intraoperative and postoperative indications for noninvasive mechanical ventilation.- Noninvasive mechanical ventilation in neonates and children.

• ISBN: 978-3-642-11364-2
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 405
• Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés