Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation by Ph.D. Hess, Dean R., offers a practical application-based guide to adult mechanical ventilation. Authored by clinicians, educators, researchers, and authors with over seventy-five years’ experience, this trusted resource is designed for respiratory therapists and critical care physicians. The book is organized into four parts: Part One covers the basic principles of mechanical ventilation, including indications, physiologic goals, and ventilator liberation. Disease-specific chapters in Parts Two through Four provide clinically relevant information on mechanical ventilation in various medical conditions.

With a print length of 399 pages and featuring concise, focused, and practical content, this third edition is an essential tool for understanding the general principles and foundational knowledge of mechanical ventilation. A Doody’s Core Title for 2017, it remains a go-to resource for those in the field.

Publishing Details:
Edition: 3rd
Language: English
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Dimensions: 7.25 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches
ISBN-10: 9780071771511
ISBN-13: 978-0071771511
Publication Date: May 15, 2014