Mechanical Ventilation and Other Measures of Respiratory Support for Pediatric and Adult Patients [Spiral-bound]

Rashed A. Hasan (Author), Murat Kaynar (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2005

This is a pocket handbook on mechanical ventilation (both positive and negative pressure ventilation) and other measures of respiratory support such as nitric oxide and extra-corporeal life support (ECLS) for patients with respiratory failure. Guidelines for both pediatric and adult patients are provided. The emphasis is on the practical aspects of the bedside management of initiating and maintaining patients on various types of respiratory support at different stages of illness. All of the boring theoretical aspects are omitted. Handy quick reference tables and diagrams are presented to facilitate utilization of the information. The handbook is best suited for the busy medical student, intern, or resident on-call. Other professionals such as respiratory therapists, physician assistants, and nurses may also benefit from this handbook. It fits nicely into a pocket so that it is always readily available when the need arises.

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About the Author

Rashed A. Hasan, MD is trained and board-certified by the American Board of Specialties in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care. Over the past ten years he has served on the teaching faculty at Harvard Medical School, Michigan State University, Medical College of Ohio, and the University of Toledo Medical School. He is currently an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Toledo Medical School. Dr Kaynar is Board certified in Anesthesiology and Critical Care by the American Board of sub-specialties. He is an attending physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 102 pages
• Publisher: Mechanical Ventilation; Laminated edition (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970415818
• ISBN-13: 978-0970415813
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,858,017 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for All Health Care Professionals, January 22, 2004

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Ronda M Adham (Stockton, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mechanical Ventilation and Other Measures of Respiratory Support for Pediatric and Adult Patients (Spiral-bound)

I found this book to be the most beneficial with respect to understanding respiratory care. I am currently a Pediatric resident in Nevada. This book helped me on several occasions when I was on call and I am grateful to the authors. The book contains all relevant material and omits unnecessary detail that other books have had in abundance. This book could be frustrating for someone who has no understanding of ventilator support, however, would be more than adequate for any health care professionals including nurses, respiratory therapists or medical students looking to tie up the loose ends. After I purchased the book, several other residents I work with opted to purchase it as well. Good luck!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for all Health Care Professionals, January 22, 2004

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Ronda M Adham (Stockton, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mechanical Ventilation and Other Measures of Respiratory Support for Pediatric and Adult Patients (Spiral-bound)

I found this book to be the most beneficial with respect to understanding respiratory care. I am currently a Pediatric resident and this book helped me on several occasions when I was on call and I am grateful to the authors. The book contains all relevant material and omits unnecessary detail that other books have had in abundance. This book could be frustrating for someone who has no understanding of ventilator support, however, would be more than adequate for any health care professionals including nurses, respiratory therapists or medical students looking to tie up the loose ends. After I purchased the book, several other residents I work with opted to purchase it as well. Good luck!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mechanical ventilation and other measrues of respiratory sup, August 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Mechanical Ventilation and Other Measures of Respiratory Support for Pediatric and Adult Patients (Spiral-bound)

this little handbook is very handy, very easy to read, written in simple language and very easy to follow. It is really helpful in the middle of the night when you are dealing with sick patients and do not have the time ( and the energy ) to refer to a textbook on various types of respiratory support. It fits easily into you labcoat pocket and is available to you at all times. I recommend it to all interns and residents for their intensive care rotations.