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Book Synopsis
A guide to the methods used to provide respiratory support in the patient with respiratory failure. It outlines the evolution of different techniques, explains the physiological principles, and evaluates their role in clinical practice. It also includes information on the increasing use of non-invasive techniques.

Table of Contents
Preface to first edition.

Preface to second edition.

Conversion factors, respiratory, and abbreviations used in text.

1.Development of techniques of respiratory support.

2.Physiological background to mechanical ventilation.

3.Mechanical basis of respiratory support.

4.Methods of providing respiratory support.

5.Barotrauma: techniques for reducing peak airway pressure.

6.Modern ventilator technology.

7.Respiratory failure: conservative treatment and indications for providing respiratory support.

8.Selection and care of artificial airways.

9.Care of the patient during respiratory support.

10.Modern ventilator technology.

Appendix 1: Suppliers of respiratory support equipment.

Index

Respiratory Support in Intensive Care

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      Publisher BMJ Books
      Published 25 June 1999
      ISBN-13 9780727913791
      978-0727913791
      ISBN-10 0727913794
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      Medical equipment, devices and techniques Medical specialties, branches of medicine

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A guide to the methods used to provide respiratory support in the patient with respiratory failure. It outlines the evolution of different techniques, explains the physiological principles, and evaluates their role in clinical practice. It also includes information on the increasing use of non-invasive techniques.

      Table of Contents
      Preface to first edition.

      Preface to second edition.

      Conversion factors, respiratory, and abbreviations used in text.

      1.Development of techniques of respiratory support.

      2.Physiological background to mechanical ventilation.

      3.Mechanical basis of respiratory support.

      4.Methods of providing respiratory support.

      5.Barotrauma: techniques for reducing peak airway pressure.

      6.Modern ventilator technology.

      7.Respiratory failure: conservative treatment and indications for providing respiratory support.

      8.Selection and care of artificial airways.

      9.Care of the patient during respiratory support.

      10.Modern ventilator technology.

      Appendix 1: Suppliers of respiratory support equipment.

      Index

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