Mechanical ventilation : physiology and practice / John W. Kreit. - 2 ed. - 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white). - Pittsburgh critical care medicine series . - Pittsburgh critical care medicine series. .

This edition previously issued in print: 2017.



This title provides students, residents, fellows, and practicing physicians with a clear explanation of essential physiology, terms and acronyms, and ventilator modes and breath types. It describes how mechanical ventilators work and explains clearly and concisely how to write ventilator orders, how to manage patients with many different causes of respiratory failure, and how to 'wean' patients from the ventilator.

Specialized.

9780190861346 (ebook) : No price


Respirators (Medical equipment)
Artificial respiration.

RC735.I5 / M4 2017