Pilbeams Mechanical Ventilation E-Book: Physiological and Clinical Applications by J Cairo

Ensure you understand one of the most sophisticated areas of respiratory care with Pilbeams Mechanical Ventilation Physiological and Clinical Applications 7th Edition Known for its simple explanations and in depth coverage of patient ventilator management this evidence based text walks you through the most fundamental and advanced concepts surrounding mechanical ventilation and helps you understand how to properly apply these principles to patient care This new edition is an excellent reference for all critical care practitioners and features coverage of the physiological effects of mechanical ventilation on different cross sections of the population Additionally student friendly features promote critical thinking and clinical application such as key points AARC clinical practice guidelines critical care concepts updated learning objectives which address ACCS exam topics and are currently mandated by the NBRC for the RRT ACCS credential Brief patient case studies list important assessment data and pose a critical thinking uestion to you Critical Care Concepts are presented in short uestions to help you apply knowledge to difficult conceptsUNIUE Chapter on ventilator associated pneumonia provides in depth comprehensive coverage of this challenging issueClinical scenarios cover patient presentation assessment data and treatment options to acuaint you with different clinical situations Key Point boxes highlight need to know informationLogical chapter seuence builds on previously learned concepts and informationBulleted end of chapter summaries help you to review and assess your comprehensionExcerpts of Clinical Practice Guidelines developed by the AARC American Association for Respiratory Care make it easy to access important information regarding indicationscontraindications hazards and complications assessment of need assessment of outcome and monitoringChapter outlines show the big picture of each chapters contentGlossary of mechanical ventilation terminology includes definitions to highlighted key terms in each chapterNBRC exam style assessment uestions at the end of each chapter offer practice for the certification examNEW Interprofessional education and practice concepts integrated throughout text and within respective chaptersNEW Enhanced content on the physiological effects of mechanical ventilation application provides in depth coverage of patient concernsUPDATED Content on ventilator modes inSelecting the Ventilator Mode and Initial Ventilator Settings chapters NEW Revised Basic Concepts of Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation chapter includes the latest practics in this area of respiratory careNEW Learning Objectives and end of chapter Review uestions reflect the updated content and the latest NBRC RRT ACCS exam topics