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Author:   Peter C. Rimensberger
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2015 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 7.10cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   3.493kg
ISBN:  

9783642012181

ISBN 10:   3642012183
Pages:   1642
Publication Date:   04 December 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Basics of respiratory physiology and mechanics in the neonate and the growing child.- Basics of respiratory support and mechanical ventilation (MV).- Respiratory mechanics in the mechanically ventilated patient.- Respiratory monitoring in the mechanically ventilated patient.- Indications for respiratory support.- Clinical use of conventional modes of ventilator support.- Clinical use of non-conventional modes of ventilator support.- General management of the ventilator-supported patient.- Permissive hypercapnia.- Adjunctive therapies in mechanically ventilated children and neonates.- Complications of MV. Bronchoscopy in ventilated patients.- Sedation, antalgesia and neuromuscular blockade during MV.- A practical approach to non-invasive MV.- Practical evidence-based and goal-directed approach to conventional MV.- Practical goal-directed approach to non-conventional MV.- MV in various pulmonary pathologies.- Cardio-pulmonary interactions in the mechanically ventilated patient.

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This is a comprehensive presentation of the physiology and application of mechanical ventilation in pediatric and neonatal practice. It provides a review of respiratory care of critically ill children. The audience includes providers of pediatric and neonatal critical care in fellowship or practice. (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2015)

This is a comprehensive presentation of the physiology and application of mechanical ventilation in pediatric and neonatal practice. It provides a review of respiratory care of critically ill children. The audience includes providers of pediatric and neonatal critical care in fellowship or practice. (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2015)

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