Download or read book The Mechanical Patient written by Sholom Glouberman and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Healthcare is very much dependent on the model of the patient that is assumed by healthcare providers. The current model derives from a chemical/mechanical view of the patient body. Simply put: we are healthy if all of our mechanical parts are working properly and if all of the chemicals in our body are in the right proportions and have the appropriate reactions. This view is based on philosophical accounts of the body that go back to Paracelsus, Descartes, Boyle and others. It became the central basis of medical practice only in the late 19th Century after several hundred years of research and professional politics. The Mechanical Patient traces the intellectual development of the chemical/mechanical model of the patient and its implementation. This book names the problem that we have with the mechanical patient and prepares us to respond to its exaggerated place in our society. It provides a historical and conceptual background and explains how the chemical/mechanical model of health gained such a strong hold over our thinking and took the place of the earlier Galenic humoral model. It sketches a promising outline of a more humanized model for understanding health and calls for help to fully articulate it. In that way, it joins a growing movement to go beyond our current chemical/mechanical orientation.
Download or read book Principles and Practice of Mechanical Ventilation written by Martin J. Tobin and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2010-06-06 with total page 1466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audience: Critical Care Physicians, Pulmonary Medicine Physicians; Respiratory Care Practitioners; Intensive Care Nurses Author is the most recognized name in Critical Care Medicine Technical and clinical developments in mechanical ventilation have soared, and this new edition reflects these advances Written for clinicians, unlike other books on the subject which have primarily an educational focus
Download or read book Mechanical Ventilation in Patient with Respiratory Failure written by Rosalia Ameliana Pupella and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-03 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook covers the principles of mechanical ventilation, making them easy to understand and apply in clinical settings. Presented in an accessible style and supplemented by a wealth of illustrations and graphs, it includes chapters on the basic mathematics and physics of ventilation, respiratory anatomy, basic and advanced ventilation modes, and the fundamentals of acid-base balance. A closing chapter on troubleshooting for mechanical ventilation provides valuable tips on how to deal with various situations encountered in intensive care units. The book is primarily intended for respiratory therapy practitioners, clinicians in pulmonary units, and pulmonologists, as well as graduate students in respiratory medicine and students pursuing undergraduate courses in respiratory therapy – all of whose work involves mechanical ventilators.
Download or read book Aeromedical Evacuation written by William W. Hurd and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2003 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive treatment on the medical evacuation and management of injured patients in both peace- and wartime. Edited by eminent experts in the field, this text brings together medical specialists from all four branches of the armed services. It discusses the history of aeromedical evacuation, triage and staging of the injured patient, evacuation from site of injury to medical facility, air-frame capabilities, medical capabilities in-flight, response to in-flight emergencies, and mass emergency evacuation. Specific medical conditions are addressed in detail, including such general surgical casualties as abdominal wounds and soft tissue, vascular, maxillofacial, head and spinal cord injuries, ophthalmologic, orthopaedic, pediatric, obstetric-gynecologic casualties, burns, and more. Over 80 illustrations provide a review of transport equipment and both medical and surgical treatment. A must-have reference for all armed forced physicians and flight surgeons, for general and trauma surgeons, internists, intensive care specialists, orthopaedic surgeons, and public health service physicians.
Download or read book Mechanical Ventilation written by Peter J. Papadakos and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the key tools in effectively managing critical illness is the use of mechanical ventilator support. This essential text helps you navigate this rapidly evolving technology and understand the latest research and treatment modalities. A deeper understanding of the effects of mechanical ventilation will enable you to optimize patient outcomes while reducing the risk of trauma to the lungs and other organ systems. A physiologically-based approach helps you better understand the impact of mechanical ventilation on cytokine levels, lung physiology, and other organ systems. The latest guidelines and protocols help you minimize trauma to the lungs and reduce patient length of stay. Expert contributors provide the latest knowledge on all aspects of mechanical ventilation, from basic principles and invasive and non-invasive techniques to patient monitoring and controlling costs in the ICU. Comprehensive coverage of advanced biological therapies helps you master cutting-edge techniques involving surfactant therapy, nitric oxide therapy, and cytokine modulators. Detailed discussions of both neonatal and pediatric ventilator support helps you better meet the unique needs of younger patients.
Download or read book Ventilator Induced Lung Injury written by Didier Dreyfuss and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2006-03-21 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference surveys current best practices in the prevention and management of ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) and spans the many pathways and mechanisms of VILI including cell injury and repair, the modulation of alveolar-capillary barrier properties, and lung and systemic inflammatory consequences of injurous mechanical ventilation. Cons
Download or read book Mechanical Circulatory and Respiratory Support written by Shaun D. Gregory and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mechanical Circulatory and Respiratory Support is a comprehensive overview of the past, present and future development of mechanical circulatory and respiratory support devices. Content from over 60 internationally-renowned experts focusses on the entire life-cycle of mechanical circulatory and respiratory support – from the descent into heart and lung failure, alternative medical management, device options, device design, implantation techniques, complications and medical management of the supported patient, patient-device interactions, cost effectiveness, route to market and a view to the future. This book is written as a useful resource for biomedical engineers and clinicians who are designing new mechanical circulatory or respiratory support devices, while also providing a comprehensive guide of the entire field for those who are already familiar with some areas and want to learn more. Reviews of the most cutting-edge research are provided throughout each chapter, along with guides on how to design new devices and which areas require specific focus for future research and development. Covers a variety of disciplines, from anatomy of organs and evolution of cardiovascular devices, to their clinical applications and the manufacturing and marketing of devices Provides engineering and clinical perspectives to assist readers in the design of a market appropriate device Discusses history, design, usage, and development of mechanical circulatory and respiratory support systems
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Download or read book Practical Applications of Mechanical Ventilation written by Shaila Shodhan Kamat and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical Applications of Mechanical Ventilation is the new edition of this comprehensive guide to assisting or replacing natural breathing in intensive care patients. The book is divided into 45 chapters across six sections, beginning with respiratory physiology; this section covers the anatomy of respiration, respiratory mechanics, and other basics of the respiratory system, including lung volume and capacity. The second part covers the effects of mechanical ventilation on the patient, including those that are harmful, and how to minimise them. Parts three and four cover the principles and use of mechanical ventilation, with related pharmacological and technical issues, and part five introduces the various modes of ventilation and their applications. The final section covers ventilation strategy for different disorders, including severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, ARDS, traumatic brain injury and neuromuscular diseases. The second edition of Practical Applications of Mechanical Ventilation features two brand new chapters in section four, covering autoflow/automode, and the interpretation of scalar graphics of mechanical ventilation. With over 460 images and illustrations, this book provides a vital reference guide for all involved in the management of intensive care patients requiring mechanical ventilation. Key Points New edition of comprehensive guide to the use of mechanical ventilation in intensive care First edition published 2009 (9788184486261) Covers various modes of mechanical ventilation for a range of disorders 466 images and illustrations
Download or read book Mechanical Ventilation in Critically Ill Cancer Patients written by Antonio M. Esquinas and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-02-07 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to equip the reader to make optimal decisions on the use of mechanical ventilatory support in critically ill cancer patients with acute respiratory failure (ARF) and to implement the different strategies effectively. Detailed information is provided on the rationale for invasive and non-invasive ventilation, the different modes of ventilation, indications and contraindications, prognostic factors, and outcomes. The role of postoperative mechanical ventilation following various forms of surgery is extensively addressed, and key aspects of withdrawal from ventilatory support are discussed. Attention is also devoted to mechanical ventilation in the palliative care context. The concluding part of the book focuses on healthcare resource utilization and organizational support in cancer critical care. ARF is the most common reason for hospital and intensive care admission among oncological patients, and there is growing evidence that outcome following mechanical ventilation is improving. Readers will find this book to be an invaluable aid when selecting and executing a strategy for management of ARF in individual cancer patients.
Download or read book ERS Practical Handbook of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation written by Leo Heunks and published by European Respiratory Society. This book was released on 2019-12-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invasive ventilation is a frequently used lifesaving intervention in critical care. The ERS Practical Handbook of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation provides a concise “why and how to” guide to invasive ventilation, ensuring that caregivers can not only apply invasive ventilation, but obtain a thorough understanding of the underlying principles ensuring that they and their patients gain the most value from this intervention. The editors have brought together leading clinicians and researchers in the field to provide an easy-to-read guide to all aspects of invasive ventilation. Topics covered include: underlying physiology, equipment, invasive ventilation in specific diseases, patient monitoring, supportive therapy and rescue strategies, inhalation therapy during invasive ventilation, weaning from invasive ventilation and technical aspects of the ventilator.
Download or read book Mechanical Ventilation written by Arthur S. Slutsky and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-05-06 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mechanical ventilation is a life-saving procedure that has been used for decades to treat patients with respiratory failure. In recent years there have been major advances in our understanding of how to ventilate patients, when to initiate and discontinue ventilation, and importantly, the side effects of mechanical ventilation. This book represents a state-of-the-art review by the leading experts in this field and covers a number of important topics including epidemiology, underlying physiological concepts, and approaches to monitoring. The pros and cons of various modes of ventilation are reviewed, as are novel forms of ventilation that may play a role in the future management of patients with respiratory failure. The importance of patient-ventilator synchrony and ventilator-induced lung injury are reviewed, with a focus on recent clinical trials and the challenges of implementing the results into clinical practice.
Download or read book Mechanical Ventilation written by David C. Shelledy and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-03-28 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mechanical Ventilation provides students and clinicians concerned with the care of patients requiring mechanical ventilatory support a comprehensive guide to the evaluation of the critically ill patient, assessment of respiratory failure, indications for mechanical ventilation, initiation of mechanical ventilatory support, patient stabilization, monitoring and ventilator discontinuance. The text begins with an introduction to critical respiratory care followed by a review of respiratory failure to include assessment of oxygenation, ventilation and acid-base status. A chapter is provided which reviews principles of mechanical ventilation and commonly used ventilators and related equipment. Indications for mechanical ventilation are next discussed to include invasive and non-invasive ventilation. Ventilator commitment is then described to include establishment of the airway, choice of ventilator, mode of ventilation, and initial ventilator settings. Patient stabilization is then discu
Download or read book Handbook of Mechanical Ventilation written by B Umesh Kumar and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2016-01-30 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Mechanical Ventilation is the new edition of this illustrated guide for respiratory specialists, physiotherapists, nurses and other paramedical staff. The book is divided into fourteen chapters, each thoroughly revised and updated from the previous edition. The early chapters cover the basic principles of mechanical ventilation, pulmonary anatomy and physiology, and respiratory pathophysiology. Subsequent chapters provide important technical information on arterial blood gas analysis, modes of ventilation, waveform analysis and ventilator graphics. Guidance on airway management, pulmonary rehabilitation and chest physiotherapy make this a vital reference for all staff involved in the management of patients requiring mechanical ventilation. Handbook of Mechanical Ventilation is enhanced by over 100 images, illustrations and tables, many in full colour. Key Points New edition of illustrated guide to mechanical ventilation Previous edition published 2010 (9789380704746) All chapters thoroughly revised and updated with the latest clinical information in the field 107 images, illustrations and tables, many in full colour
Download or read book The Patient s Guide to Anesthesia written by A. J. Hill and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anethesiologist refutes common myths about surgery and anesthesia in a resource that describes the entire surgical process, from preoperative procedures to post-operative recovery, and details the various options available to patients
Download or read book Pediatric and Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation written by Praveen Khilnani and published by JAYPEE BROTHERS MEDICAL PUBLISHERS PVT. LTD.. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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