The definitive guide to the use of mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients â now in full color and updated to reflect the latest advances A Doody's Core Title for 2022 Principles & Practice of Mechanical Ventilation 3e provides comprehensive authoritative coverage of all the clinical pharmacological and technical issues surrounding the use of mechanical ventilation. Editor Martin J. Tobin â past editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine â has enlisted more than 100 authors all of whom are at the forefront of research in their chosen subfield in order to provide the most authoritative and up-to-date information possible. No other text so thoroughly and comprehensively explores the myriad advances in modes and methodologies that have occurred in this ever-changing field as this cornerstone text. Features: Each chapter has been extensively revised to reflect the latest research A strong focus on the biomedical principles that govern ventilator management Expert insights from contributors in critical care pulmonary medicine anesthesiology surgery basic science provide a unique multidisciplinary approach68 chapters that explore every important aspect of mechanical ventilation including:Conventional and unconventional methods of ventilator support;Noninvasive methods of ventilator support;Unconventional methods of ventilator support;Physiologic effect of mechanical ventilation;Complications in ventilator supported patients;Weaning of ventilator-support;Management of the ventilator-supported patient;Adjunctive therapy including fluid management inhaled antibiotic therapy and bronchodilator therapy;Ethics and economics Principles & Practice of Mechanical Ventilation 3e comprehensively covers the principles and practice of keeping patients alive through the use of mechanical ventilation along with related pharmacological and technical issues. . Language: English