Main description:

This book is a concise guide to mechanical ventilation for trainees in emergency medicine.

Divided into two sections the first part provides an overview of respiration, the physical act of breathing, pulmonary gas exchange, and respiratory physiology.

The second section provides in depth coverage of mechanical ventilation, discussing its use in the emergency room, modes of mechanical ventilation, ventilator complications, and the management of ventilated patients.

This useful text is enhanced by clinical images and diagrams, and features a comprehensive bibliography for further reading.

Key points

Concise guide to mechanical ventilation in the emergency room for trainees
Provides clear explanation of basics of breathing and pulmonary gas exchange
In depth coverage of modes of mechanical ventilation, possible complications and management
Highly illustrated with clinical images and diagrams

Contents:

Part 1: Basics of Respiration

The Act of Breathing
Pulmonary Gas Exchange
Respiratory Physiology

Part 2: Mechanical Ventilation

Mechanical Ventilator
Initiation of Mechanical Ventilation
Ventilatory Modes
Non Invasive Ventilation
Inspiratory Pressures
Pressure-Controlled Ventilation
Positive End Expiratory Pressure
General Settings in a Ventilator
Monitoring of Ventilated Patients
Ventilatory Complications in Emergency Room
VILI and VAP
Weaning Parameters
Ventilatory Strategies
Ventilatory Graphics

Bibliography

Index