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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION I Introduction Basic Physics for Clinicians Principles of Infection Control SECTION II Medical Gases Manufacture, Storage, and Transport of Medical Gases Administering Medical Gases: Regulators, Flowmeters, and Controlling Devices SECTION III Airway Management Airway Management Devices and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Humidity and Aerosol Therapy Lung Expansion Therapy and Airway Clearance Devices SECTION IV Assessment Assessment of Pulmonary Function Assessment of Cardiovascular Function Blood Gas Monitoring Sleep Diagnostics SECTION V Critical Care and Extended Care Devices Introduction to Ventilators Mechanical Ventilators: Ventilators used in Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal Critical Care Transport, Home Care, and Noninvasive Ventilatory Devices Special Techniques in Respiratory Care Patient Management