Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Applications

by Cairo, J. M.; Pilbeam, Susan P.; Karpel, Sindee

• ISBN13: 9780323072083
• ISBN10: 0323072089
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-01-18
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science

Summary

Get the most out of Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation, 5th Edition, and prepare for the NBRC certification exam! Corresponding to the chapters in J.M. Cairo's textbook, this workbook helps you focus your study on the most important information. A wide range of exercises includes key terms, crossword puzzles, critical thinking questions, NBRC-style multiple-choice questions, case studies, waveform analysis, ventilation data analysis, and fill-in-the-blank and short-answer activities. Close correlation with Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Applications, 5th Edition supports learning from the textbook. Critical Thinking questions ask you to solve problems relating to "real-life" scenarios that may be encountered in practice. NBRC-style multiple-choice questions prepare you for the credentialing examination. A wide variety of exercises help you assess your knowledge and practice with any areas of weakness. Added exercises reflect revised material in the textbook.

Table of Contents

Basic Concepts and Core Knowledge in Mechanical Ventilation

Basic Terms and Concepts of Mechanical Ventilation

How Ventilators Work

NEW! How a Breath is Delivered

Initiating Ventilation

Establishing the Need for Mechanical Ventilation

Selecting the Ventilator and the Mode

Initial Ventilator Settings

Final Considerations in Ventilator Setup

Monitoring in Mechanical Ventilation

Initial Patient Assessment

Ventilator Graphics

Assessment of Respiratory Function

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Therapeutic Interventions -- Making Appropriate Changes

Methods to Improve Ventilation in Patient-Ventilator Management

Improving Oxygenation and Management of ARDS

Effects and Complications of Mechanical Ventilation

NEW! Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Sedatives, Analgesics, and Paralytics

Extrapulmonary Effects of Mechanical Ventilation

Effects of Positive Pressure Ventilation on the Pulmonary System

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation

Basic Concepts of Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation

Discontinuation from Ventilation and Long Term Ventilation

Discontinuation and Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation

Long Term Ventilation

Neonatal and Pediatric Ventilation

NEW! Neonatal and Pediatric Ventilation

Special Techniques in Ventilatory Support

Special Techniques in Ventilation

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