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The Principles & Practice of Mechanical Ventilation (Paperback)

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The Principles & Practice of Mechanical Ventilation is about supporting life when breathing fails.It teaches clinicians how to use the ventilator not just as a machine, but as a tool to protect fragile lungs and restore oxygen safely. It explains the science behind air, pressure, and gas exchange, then applies it to real ICU decisions - ARDS, COPD, asthma, or post-surgery recovery.Beyond settings and modes, it focuses on preventing harm, watching waveforms, and guiding patients toward breathing on their own again. At its core, it's precise, compassionate care: using technology with skill and judgment to give critically ill patients time to heal. Why This Book Is the Standard for Critical Care Teams- Science Meets Bedside Practice: Deep dives into respiratory mechanics, gas exchange, and lung-protective strategies - explained with clarity and applied to real ICU cases.- Complication-Aware: Teaches how to prevent and manage ventilator-induced lung injury, dyssynchrony, hemodynamic collapse, and weaning failure.- Protocol-Driven & Visual: Stepwise algorithms, ventilator graphics, waveform interpretation, and checklists for rapid decision-making under pressure. Inside You'll Master- Fundamentals: Modes of ventilation, oxygenation, PEEP, tidal volume, and driving pressure- Disease-Specific Strategies: ARDS, COPD, asthma, pneumonia, neurologic injury, and cardiac failure- Advanced Support: NIV, HFNC, APRV, ECMO fundamentals, and rescue therapies- Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Ventilator waveforms, capnography, ABGs, and patient-ventilator asynchrony- Liberation & Rehabilitation: SBTs, extubation readiness, tracheostomy care, and post-ICU recovery- Special Populations: Pediatrics, pregnancy, obesity, and resource-limited settings Who This Book Is For- ICU Physicians & Fellows: Build expert-level command of ventilator management and lung protection- Respiratory Therapists: The clinical companion for mode selection, titration, and troubleshooting- Emergency & Anesthesia Teams: Rapid, safe initiation and stabilization of ventilated patients- NPs, PAs & Residents: Learn principles, practice protocols, and understand the "why" behind every setting Authoritative, precise, and clinically focused - The Principles & Practice of Mechanical Ventilation equips clinicians to protect lungs, support life, and guide patients safely from intubation to liberation. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9798185932315

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