Handbook of Mechanical Ventilation (2^nd Ed.)

Handbook of Mechanical Ventilation is the new edition of this illustrated guide for respiratory specialists, physiotherapists, nurses and other paramedical staff.

The book is divided into fourteen chapters, each thoroughly revised and updated from the previous edition. The early chapters cover the basic principles of mechanical ventilation, pulmonary anatomy and physiology, and respiratory pathophysiology. Subsequent chapters provide important technical information on arterial blood gas analysis, modes of ventilation, waveform analysis and ventilator graphics.

Guidance on airway management, pulmonary rehabilitation and chest physiotherapy make this a vital reference for all staff involved in the management of patients requiring mechanical ventilation. Handbook of Mechanical Ventilation is enhanced by over 100 images, illustrations and tables, many in full colour.

Key Points

• New edition of illustrated guide to mechanical ventilation
• Previous edition published 2010 (9789380704746)
• All chapters thoroughly revised and updated with the latest clinical information in the field
• 107 images, illustrations and tables, many in full colour

Chapter 1: Basic Principles of Mechanical Ventilation

Chapter 2: Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

Chapter 3: Respiratory Pathophysiology

Chapter 4: Arterial Blood Gas Analysis

Chapter 5: Indication for Mechanical Ventilation

Chapter 6: Modes of Ventilation

Chapter 7: Initiation and Monitoring During Ventilation

Chapter 8: Hemodynamic Waveform Analysis

Chapter 9: Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation

Chapter 10: Ventilator Graphics

Chapter 11: Airway Management

Chapter 12: Non-Invasive Ventilation and HFT

Chapter 13: Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Chapter 14: Chest Physiotherapy

B Umesh Kumar
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hamad General Hospital – HMC, Doha, Qatar