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Pilbeam’s Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Applications (5th Edition) – eBook

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  • Author: J.M. Cairo
  • File Size: 29 MB
  • Format: PDF
  • Length: 608 pages
  • Publisher: Mosby; 5th edition
  • Publication Date: December 27, 2013
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00GBJ926M
  • ISBN-10: 0323072070
  • ISBN-13: 9780323072076

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About The Author

J. M. Cairo

J. M. Cairo

Dr. Jimmy M. Cairo (aka Jim Cairo) is the Professor of Cardiopulmonary Science, Physiology and Anesthesiology and the Dean of the School of Allied Health Professions, at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been teaching for over 35 years and is also the author of Elsevier’s Pilbeam’s Mechanical Ventilation.

Applying mechanical ventilation principles to patient care, Pilbeam’s Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Applications, 5th Edition, (PDF) helps you provide appropriate, safe, and compassionate care for patients requiring ventilatory support. A focus on evidence-based practice includes the latest techniques and equipment, with complex ventilator principles simplified for optimal learning. This new 5th edition adds new case studies and new chapters on ventilator-associated pneumonia and on neonatal and pediatric mechanical ventilation. Starting with the most fundamental concepts and building to the most advanced, expert educator J. M. Cairo presents comprehensive, clear, up-to-date coverage of the rapidly evolving field of mechanical ventilation.

  • Key Point boxes highlight need-to-know information.
  • Chapter outlines show the “big picture” of each chapter’s content.
  • Key terms are listed in the chapter opener, then bolded and defined at their first mention in the textbook.
  • NBRC exam-style assessment questions at the end of every chapter offer practice for the certification exam.
  • End-of-chapter summaries help with review and in assessing your comprehension with a bulleted list of key content.
  • Additional case studies in each chapter present “real-life” scenarios, showing the practical application of newly acquired skills.
  • NEW Neonatal and Pediatric Mechanical Ventilation chapter covers the latest advances and research relating to young patients.
  • Case Studies with exercises and Critical Care Concepts address situations that may be encountered during mechanical ventilation.
  • Learning objectives at the beginning of every chapter help in accurately gauging your comprehension and measuring your progress.
  • Excerpts of Clinical Practice Guidelines developed by the AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care) make it easy to access important information regarding indications/contraindications, hazards and complications, assessment of need, assessment of outcome, and monitoring.

 

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