Mechanical Ventilation for Respiratory Failure: A Comprehensive Guide

As a vital component of patient care in intensive care units (ICUs), mechanical ventilators have long played a crucial role in treating acute and chronic respiratory failure. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the need for healthcare professionals to possess a deeper understanding of these life-saving devices.

Written by renowned experts Drs. Richard M. Schwartzstein, Jeremy B. Richards, and Elias N. Baedorf-Kassis, Mechanical Ventilation for Respiratory Failure: Demystifying the Box in the Corner of the Room provides an accessible and easy-to-read guide to the fundamental principles and advanced concepts of mechanical ventilation.

Core Principles and Applications

The book comprehensively outlines the core physiological principles essential for understanding the use of mechanical ventilators in respiratory failure. It then demonstrates how to apply these principles to basic modes of ventilation, making it an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals.

Treating Acute Respiratory Failure

The authors expertly explain how to utilize mechanical ventilation for common diseases that cause acute respiratory failure, such as pneumonia, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Special Topics and Advanced Modes

In addition to covering the basics, the book delves into special topics like esophageal balloons, advanced modes of ventilation, and ventilator asynchrony, providing healthcare professionals with a deeper understanding of these complex subjects.

An Ideal Reference for Healthcare Professionals

This authoritative text is an ideal reference for:

• Residents on ICU rotations
• Critical care nurses, practitioners, and fellows
• Respiratory therapists

Mechanical Ventilation for Respiratory Failure: Demystifying the Box in the Corner of the Room is available in paperback and digital formats, allowing healthcare professionals to access this vital information on their preferred device.

Product Details:

Publisher: LWW

Edition: First Edition (September 14, 2023)

Language: English

Paperback: 304 pages

ISBN-10: 1975171098

ISBN-13: 978-1975171094