{"product_id":"respiratory-support-in-intensive-care-isbn-9780727913791","title":"Respiratory Support in Intensive Care","description":"This is a completely revised and updated edition of a highly acclaimed book. It describes the principles underlying the methods used to provide respiratory support and their clinical applications. It chronicles the evolution of, and describes the many types of ventilators available and sets the scene for future developments.  Preface to first edition. \u003cp\u003ePreface to second edition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConversion factors, respiratory, and abbreviations used in text.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.Development of techniques of respiratory support.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.Physiological background to mechanical ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.Mechanical basis of respiratory support.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.Methods of providing respiratory support.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.Barotrauma: techniques for reducing peak airway pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.Modern ventilator technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.Respiratory failure: conservative treatment and indications for providing respiratory support.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.Selection and care of artificial airways.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.Care of the patient during respiratory support.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.Modern ventilator technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: Suppliers of respiratory support equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDuncan Young is the author of Respiratory Support in Intensive Care, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.   \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRespiratory Support in Intensive Care\u003c\/i\u003e is a clear and didactic guide to the methods used to provide respiratory support in the patient with respiratory failure. It outlines the evolution of different techniques, explains the physiological principles, and evaluates their role in clinical practice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe new edition has been thoroughly updated to take into account the increasingly sophisticated techniques used in this rapidly advancing field. It includes information on:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe increasing use of non-invasive techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSemi-automated techniques of mechanical ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA simplified description of the most commonly used ventilators.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRespiratory Support in Intensive Care\u003c\/i\u003e will be invaluable as a sound introduction to the subject for trainee anaesthetists, intensivists, and all those who are responsible for the care of patients requiring respiratory support.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMJ Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989951070437,"sku":"NP9780727913791","price":107.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780727913791.jpg?v=1761786013","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/respiratory-support-in-intensive-care-isbn-9780727913791","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}