Libri di Richard M. Schwartzstein

Mechanical ventilators have long been an integral part of the care of patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure, and the recent COVID-19 pandemic has further underscored the need for greater understanding of the basic principles of their use in today’s ICU. Mechanical Ventilation for Respiratory Failure: Demystifying the Box in the Corner of the Room, by Drs. Richard M. Schwartzstein, Jeremy B. Richards, and Elias N. Baedorf-Kassis, is an easy-to-read, accessible text covering must-know information in this essential area—from basic and core principles to advanced topics in the field.  Outlines the core physiological principles critical for understanding the use of mechanical ventilators as life-saving treatment for respiratory failure, and describes how to apply those principles to basic modes of ventilation  Explains how to use mechanical ventilation for common diseases that cause acute respiratory failure  Addresses special topics such as esophageal balloons, advanced modes of ventilation, ventilator asynchrony, and more  An ideal reference for residents on ICU rotations; critical care nurses, practitioners, and fellows; and respiratory therapists  The VST Ebook contains more than 60 interactive questions and answers   Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience  Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone.  Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. 

"Cardiovascular Physiology: A Clinical Approach" covers the essentials of cardiovascular physiology for medical students, residents, nurses, and allied health professionals. This book is the second in "The Integrated Physiology Series", a sequence of monographs that review physiology in a clinically meaningful way. The accessibility and conversational tone of the text offset the difficult and intimidating nature of the subject. Detailed illustrations and accompanying online animated figures help students truly understand key cardiovascular concepts most relevant for the care of patients. Learning objectives, thought questions, clinical cases, and USMLE-style review questions round out the teaching elements that challenge students and help them master the material. There is a companion website that includes the fully searchable text and 40 animated figures.