Author Description

This book shares an experienced pediatric intensivists evidence based, authoritative knowledge with students to impart expertise in the field of anesthesia, pediatrics and critical care. Presents the method and issues related to mechanical ventilation of neonate, and covers topics like high frequency ventilation for common respiratory conditions. 1. Structure and Function of a Conventional Ventilator, 2. Mechanical Ventilation: Introduction and Physiology, 3. Basic Fundamentals of Ventilation, 4. Initiation of Ventilation, 5. Maintenance of Ventilation, 6. Disease Specific Ventilation, 7. Neonatal Ventilation, 8. Ventilator Management and Respiratory Care, 9. Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation, 10. Complications of Mechanical Ventilation, 11. Advanced Modes of Ventilation, 12. Ventilator Graphics and Clinical Applications, 13. High Frequency Ventilation, 14. Noninvasive Ventilation, 15. Inhaled Nitric Oxide, 16. Commonly Available Ventilators.