Mechanical ventilation : physiological and clinical applications / Susan P. Pilbeam, J.M. Cairo.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Oxygenation and acid-base evaluation -- Basic terms and concepts of mechanical ventilation -- How ventilators work -- How a breath is delivered -- Establishing the need for mechanical ventilation -- Selecting the ventilator and the mode -- Initial ventilator settings -- Final considerations in ventilator setup -- Initial assessment of the mechanically ventilated patient -- Ventilator graphics -- Noninvasive assessment of respiratory function -- Hemodynamic monitoring -- Methods to improve ventilation and other techniques in patient-ventilator management -- Improving oxygenation and management of ARDS -- Frequently used pharmacological agents in ventilated patients : sedatives, analgesics, and paralytics -- Effects of positive pressure ventilation on the cardiovascular, cerebral, renal, and other organ systems -- Effects of positive pressure ventilation on the pulmonary system -- Troubleshooting and problem solving -- Basic concepts of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation -- Discontinuation of and weaning from mechanical ventilation -- Long-term ventilation -- Neonatal and pediatric mechanical ventilation -- Special techniques in ventilatory support.