Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation

From the foremost authorities in the field comes the definitive concise textbook on mechanical ventilation for anyone interested in the topic: respiratory therapy students, practicing therapists, pulmonologists, critical care nurses and physicians, and anesthesiologists. After a thorough discussion of the principles of mechanical ventilation, coverage focuses on clinical management. Highlights include special chapters on ventilator management which include a synopsis of disease followed by a thorough review of the role of mechanical ventilation in the effective management of the patient.