Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation Pageburst Access Code: Physiological and Clinical Applications

Cairo, J. M.

ISBN 10: 0323096174 ISBN 13: 9780323096171

Casa editrice: Mosby Inc, 2012

Riassunto

• 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.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Mosby Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0323096174
• ISBN 13: 9780323096171
• Rilegatura: Printed Access Code
• Numero edizione: 5