Ventilatory Failure

Marini, J.J.; Roussos, C.

This book reviews the most recent developments in the patho- physiology and therapy of ventilatory failure. It contains contributions by twenty-five internationally recognized aut- horities on respiratory muscle function and investigators actively contributing to our knowledge of the cause, diagno- sis and therapy of ventilatory failure. Of particular inter- estare the descriptions of new modalities of partial and complete ventilatory assistance as well as new knowledge re- garding ventilatory control and fatigue during stressful breathing. The reader will find here a state-of-the-art re- view of the latest research and practical applications in this most critical area of intensive care medicine.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2012-01-19

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783642845567

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-84554-3

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 456.0