Main description:

Practical Applications of Mechanical Ventilation is the new edition of this comprehensive guide to assisting or replacing natural breathing in intensive care patients.

The book is divided into 45 chapters across six sections, beginning with respiratory physiology; this section covers the anatomy of respiration, respiratory mechanics, and other basics of the respiratory system, including lung volume and capacity. The second part covers the effects of mechanical ventilation on the patient, including those that are harmful, and how to minimise them. Parts three and four cover the principles and use of mechanical ventilation, with related pharmacological and technical issues, and part five introduces the various modes of ventilation and their applications. The final section covers ventilation strategy for different disorders, including severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, ARDS, traumatic brain injury and neuromuscular diseases.

The second edition of Practical Applications of Mechanical Ventilation features two brand new chapters in section four, covering autoflow/automode, and the interpretation of scalar graphics of mechanical ventilation. With over 460 images and illustrations, this book provides a vital reference guide for all involved in the management of intensive care patients requiring mechanical ventilation.

Key Points

New edition of comprehensive guide to the use of mechanical ventilation in intensive care
First edition published 2009 (9788184486261)
Covers various modes of mechanical ventilation for a range of disorders
466 images and illustrations

Contents:

PART I Respiratory Physiology

Anatomy of Respiration
Respiratory Mechanics
Applied Respiratory Physiology
Distribution of Ventilation
Compliance
Resistance
Shunt (Assessment of the Lung as an Oxygenator)
Distribution of Ventilation and Perfusion
Diffusion Defect
Lung Volumes and Capacities
Work of Breathing

PART II Effects of Controlled Ventilation

Physiological Effects of Spontaneous Breathing versus Controlled Ventilation
Harmful Effects of Controlled Ventilation
Minimising the Harmful CVS Effects of Controlled Ventilation

PART III Know Your Ventilator

Ventilator: At a Glance

PART IV Ventilator Parameter

Fractional Inspired Oxygen Concentration
Tidal Volume during Mechanical Ventilation
Inspiratory Flow Rate
Peak Inspiratory Pressure
Breathing Cycle and Inspiratory/Expiratory Time
Distribution of Inspired Gas and Ventilator Rate
Ventilator Alarms and Indicators
Time Constants in Mechanical Ventilation
Monitoring of Lung Mechanics

PART V Modes of Ventilation

What is Mode?
Controlled Mandatory Ventilation
Assisted Controlled Mandatory Ventilation
Volume Controlled Ventilation
Pressure Controlled Ventilation
Synchronised Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
Pressure Support Ventilation
Volume Support Ventilation
Biphasic Positive Airway Pressure Ventilation
Pressure Regulated Volume Control Mode
Autoflow/Automode
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Extrinsic Positive End-expiratory Pressure
Intrinsic Positive End-expiratory Pressure
Interpretation of Scalar Graphics of Mechanical Ventilation

PART VI Ventilatory Strategy

Applications of Basic Principles in Respiratory Failure
Ventilatory Management of Severe Asthma
Ventilatory Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
Ventilatory Strategy for ARDS
Ventilatory Strategy for Traumatic Brain Injury
Ventilatory Strategy for Neuromuscular Diseases
Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation
Abbreviations
Index