Non-invasive respiratory support techniques: oxygen therapy, non-invasive ventilation and CPAP

Non-invasive Respiratory Support Techniques is a practical guide to respiratory support techniques - including oxygen therapy, non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)- used for treating respiratory failure in intensive care units, high dependency units, respiratory wards and the community. Written for qualified healthcare professionals with experience of caring for patients with respiratory conditions, Non-invasive Respiratory Support Techniques clearly defines how and when the various treatments are used and provides recommendations for developing protocols to support practice. INDICE: Ch 1. Respiratory assessment. Ch 2. Blood gas analysis. Ch 3. Oxygen therapy. Ch 4. Non-Invasive Ventilation. Ch 5. Setting up Non-Invasive Ventilation service (acute & domicilary). Ch 6. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Ch 7. Ethical Issues. Ch 8. Psychosocial aspects of respiratory support techniques

• ISBN: 978-1-4051-3014-1
• Editorial: Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 224
• Fecha Publicación: 28/11/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés