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Mechanical Ventilation
Contributor(s): MacIntyre, Neil R. (Author), Branson, Richard D. (Author)
ISBN: 1416031413     ISBN-13: 9781416031413
Publisher: Saunders
OUR PRICE:   $100.98  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: January 2008
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Annotation: With cutting-edge and clinically relevant information, MECHANICAL VENTILATION, 2nd Edition takes a practical, clinical approach to the principles and practice of mechanical ventilation. This informative resource explains mechanical ventilation decisions and procedures in real-world terms so information is easy to understand and apply. This thoroughly updated edition includes one new chapter, four completely updated chapters, and a wealth of new user-friendly features.
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BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Allied Health Services - Respiratory Therapy
Dewey: 615.836
LCCN: 2007930779
Physical Information: 0.86" H x 7.3" W x 10.17" (2.11 lbs) 528 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
With cutting-edge and clinically relevant information, MECHANICAL VENTILATION, 2nd Edition takes a practical, clinical approach to the principles and practice of mechanical ventilation. This informative resource explains mechanical ventilation decisions and procedures in real-world terms so information is easy to understand and apply. This thoroughly updated edition includes one new chapter, four completely updated chapters, and a wealth of new user-friendly features.
  • Detailed, clinically focused coverage of the application of mechanical ventilation to the most common respiratory diseases, provides practical answers to real life problems.
  • UNIQUE Sections of chapters on Special Techniques and Future Therapies include information on the newest techniques for treating patients in respiratory distress.
  • A separate appendix of case studies helps you apply what you've learned to realistic situations.
  • Well-known and respected authors, Neil MacIntyre and Rich Branson, share their vast expertise and accurate, cutting-edge information.
  • Chapter Objectives, Key Point Summaries, and Assessment Questions reinforce basic concepts from each chapter.
  • New chapter on Unique Patient Populations highlights the mechanical ventilation issues of traumatic brain injury, neuromuscular disease, lung transplantation, burn injury, and perioperative patient populations.
  • Expanded glossary includes relevant terminology and key terms to help you easily find unfamiliar terminology.