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Basics of respiratory mechanics and artificial ventilation /

Management of the intensive care patient afflicted by respiratory insufficiency requires knowledge of the pathophysiological basis for altered functions. The etiology and therapy of pulmonary diseases, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Milic-Emili, J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Milano ; New York : Springer, [1999]
Series:Topics in anaesthesia and critical care.
Subjects:
Respiratory organs > Pathophysiology.
Artificial respriation.
Respiration.
Respiratory Mechanics > physiology.
Respiratory Mechanics.
Respiratory Physiological Phenomena.
Respiration, Artificial.
Respiratory Insufficiency > physiopathology.
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Summary:Management of the intensive care patient afflicted by respiratory insufficiency requires knowledge of the pathophysiological basis for altered functions. The etiology and therapy of pulmonary diseases, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are highly complex. While physiologists and pathophysiologists work prevalently with theoretical modes, clinicians employ sophisticated ventilation support technologies in the attempt to understand the pathophysiological mechanisms of the pulmonary diseases which can present with varying grades of severity. Despite the availability of advanced technologies it is common to personalize the treatment protocol according to the patient's physiologic structure. Given the complexity and difficulties of treating respiratory disease, a strong collaboration between clinicians and physiologists is of fundamtental importance.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 254 pages) : illustrations.
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9788847022737 (electronic bk.)
8847022738 (electronic bk.)