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OverviewInadequate humidification of inspired gases can cause a variety of serious problems, and humidification has accordingly become an important aspect of modern intensive care medicine. This book is designed to serve as a practical guide for clinicians, providing information on the theoretical background of humidification, the equipment, and its optimal use. The book starts by examining the physiological basis of humidification. Current devices are then discussed, with careful attention to factors influencing their performance and methods to evaluate their effectiveness. The two scenarios of mechanical and non-mechanical ventilation are considered, and the issue of ventilator-associated pneumonia is addressed in detail. Further chapters focus on such topics as humidification following tracheostomy, humidification of the artificial airway during secretion management, measurement of inspired gas temperature in the ventilated neonate, and humidification in the home care setting. Full Product DetailsAuthor: ANTONIO ESQUINASPublisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Edition: 2012 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.606kg ISBN: 9783642029738ISBN 10: 3642029736 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 05 January 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Replaced By: 9783031239526 Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAntonio M. Esquinas, MD, PhD, is President of the International Association of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |