Handbook of Mechanical Ventilatory Support

by Perel, Azriel; Stock, M. Christine, M.D.

• ISBN13: 9780683068566
• ISBN10: 0683068563
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1991-09-01
• Publisher: Williams & Wilkins

Summary

The past few years have brought a steady increase in new ventilatory modes aimed at improving ventilatory assistance. But as ventilators become more complicated and offer more options, the number of potentially dangerous decisions increases as well.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgment
Contributors
General Aspects of Ventilatory Support
Introduction to Ventilatory Support	p. 3
Mechanical Ventilators - Fundamentals	p. 7
Monitoring During Ventilatory Support	p. 31
Pulmonary Effects of Mechanical Ventilation	p. 41
Cardiovascular Effects of Mechanical Ventilation	p. 51
Positive-pressure Ventilation: Renal, Hepatic, and Gastrointestinal Function	p. 67
Ventilation Modes
Controlled Mechanical Ventilation and Assist/Control Ventilation	p. 81
Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation	p. 101
Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) and Continuous Positive Airway (CPAP) Pressure	p. 117
Pressure Support Ventilation	p. 129
Mandatory Minute Ventilation	p. 137
High-Frequency Ventilation	p. 145
Inverse Ratio Ventilation and the Inspiratory/ Expiratory Ratio	p. 157
Airway Pressure Release Ventilation	p. 165
Continuous Flow Apneic Ventilation	p. 175
Differential Lung Ventilation	p. 185
Breathing Circuits for Spontaneous Ventilation and the Work of Breathing	p. 195
Disease-Oriented Ventilatory Support
Acute Lung Injury	p. 213
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma	p. 227
Ventilatory Support Following Major Trauma	p. 247
Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation	p. 261
Ventilatory Support: Temptations and Pitfalls	p. 277
Glossary	p. 287
Index	p. 289
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