Principles and Practice of Mechanical Ventilation

Successful mechanical ventilation requires a basic understanding of respiratory
physiology and ventilator mechanics in addition to intensive nursing care.The type
of breath delivered by a ventilator is determined by the combination of variables set
by the operator. This combination of settings is known as a mode. The choice of
appropriate ventilator settings is largely influenced by the animal's underlying
disease process and usually requires some trial and error for each patient.This book
appraisals ventilator terminology and settings, patient setup, monitoring, and
some of the common complications associated with mechanical ventilation. This
book explains mechanical ventilation decisions and procedures in real-world terms
so information is easy to understandandapply.