Pilbeam’s Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Applications (5th Edition)

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Book Description

Applying mechanical ventilation principles to patient care; Pilbeam’s Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Applications; 5th Edition; (PDF) helps you provide appropriate; safe; and compassionate care for patients requiring ventilatory support. A focus on evidence-based practice includes the latest techniques and equipment; with complex ventilator principles simplified for optimal learning. This new 5th edition adds new case studies and new chapters on ventilator-associated pneumonia and on neonatal and pediatric mechanical ventilation. Starting with the most fundamental concepts and building to the most advanced; expert educator J. M. Cairo presents comprehensive; clear; up-to-date coverage of the rapidly evolving field of mechanical ventilation.

• • Key Point boxes highlight need-to-know information.

• • Chapter outlines show the “big picture” of each chapter’s content.

• • Key terms are listed in the chapter opener; then bolded and defined at their first mention in the textbook.

• • NBRC exam-style assessment questions at the end of every chapter offer practice for the certification exam.

• • End-of-chapter summaries help with review and in assessing your comprehension with a bulleted list of key content.

• • Additional case studies in each chapter present “real-life” scenarios; showing the practical application of newly acquired skills.

• • NEW Neonatal and Pediatric Mechanical Ventilation chapter covers the latest advances and research relating to young patients.

• • Case Studies with exercises and Critical Care Concepts address situations that may be encountered during mechanical ventilation.

• • Learning objectives at the beginning of every chapter help in accurately gauging your comprehension and measuring your progress.

• • Excerpts of Clinical Practice Guidelines developed by the AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care) make it easy to access important information regarding indications/contraindications; hazards and complications; assessment of need; assessment of outcome; and monitoring.