Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Applications

By J.M. Cairo, Susan P. Pilbeam, J. M. Cairo

Book Overview

Reorganized to better reflect the order in which mechanical ventilation is typically taught, this text focuses on the management of patients who are receiving mechanical ventilatory support and provides clear discussion of mechanical ventilation and its application. The 4th edition features two-color illustrations, an increased focus on critical thinking, a continued emphasis on ventilator graphics, and several new chapters including non-invasive positive pressure ventilation and long-term ventilation.Excerpts of the most recent CPGs are included to give students important information regarding indications/contraindications, hazards and complications, assessment of need, assessment of outcome, and monitoring.
Clinical Rounds boxes contain problems that may be encountered during actual use of equipment and raise questions for the student to answer.
Case studies are included as boxes throughout the chapters within boxes and Clinical Rounds.
Historical Notes provide educationally or clinically relevant information. Chapters featuring topics such as methods to improve ventilation, frequently used pharmacologic agents in ventilated patients, cardiovascular complications, pulmonary complications, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation, and long-term ventilation have been added.
Key Point boxes have been placed sporadically throughout the chapters and highlight key information for the reader.
Increased number of NBRC-type questions reflecting the types of questions and amount of coverage on the board exams.
Respected educator J.M. Cairo has been added as co-author, bringing in a fresh voice and a wide breadth of experience.
A reorganization of chapters creates a text that is more in line with the way the course is typically taught.
lAll chapters have been heavily revised and updated, particularly the chapters on ventilator graphics, methods to improve oxygenation, and neonatal and pediatric ventilation.
A second color has been added to enhance the overall design and line drawings.
Key terms are listed at the beginning of each chapter and highlighted at first mention.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323032362
• ISBN13: 9780323032360
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 672 Pages
• Weight: 3.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 1.3" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent text for Respiratory Care

This was required for my Respiratory program, but I would still recommend this book. It contains a lot of good material on management of pts on vents, etc, and makes a good reference...

Foundation Knowledge for Clinical Engineers

This volume has much to recommend it but I will focus on just two. Firstly, it contains a clear description of the types and variation between current (and earlier) devices that enables a Clinical Engineer to better understand the pros and cons of a given device selection. Secondly there is a wealth of clearly explained clinical detail to ensure the subtleties of this important and complex topic can be understood by a Clinical Engineer. I found the discussions on the techniques used in home (or long term) ventilation particularly enlightening. I believe it will make a welcome addition to any Clinical Engineer's professional library.

A Great Resource!

I have just started my pulmonology residency and I have to say this book is a life-saver! It is a great resource. It has everything in a concise, srtaight-foward manner. It has helped me out of many a Grand Rounds jam. I highly highly recommend this book.

A major expansion & refinement of the previous edition.

Pilbeam establishes herself as the therapist expert in mechanical ventilation with this expanded & refined edition. It is current, readable, comprehensive & firmly based in clinical practice. Pilbeam is a national treasure in the field of respiratory care.

Insightful, student friendly, chapters flow easily

Having been away from Respiratory Therapy for a number of years, I needed a text that would bring me "up to speed" with changes in technology and current mindsets in acute and chronic care of the respiratory patient. What a joy this book is to read! The author obviously has the firmest of grasps on the subjects discussed and her teaching background is evident throughout.