Personalized Mechanical Ventilation: Improving Quality of Care

Name: Personalized Mechanical Ventilation: Improving Quality of Care
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Personalized Mechanical Ventilation: Improving Quality of Care

By Jorge Hidalgo, Robert C Hyzy, Ahmed Mohamed Reda Taha, Yasser Younis A. Tolba

In dealing with the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, there are an increased number of patients requiring personalized management as the disease pathology varies. With variable lung compliance and airway resistance as well as the severity of the disease, one size will not fit all patients.

This book is problem-oriented with evidence-based discussions of the daily encountered scenarios in the ICU for mechanically ventilated patients, dealing with the pathology, monitoring, and troubleshooting facing intensivists daily. These scenarios are managed utilizing a goal-directed approach and algorithms to achieve these goals. All chapters contain an explanation of a different solution illustrating the respiratory mechanics, physiology, and pathology involved in such a scenario. Each chapter also closes with a take-home message to summarize the content. In addition to describing the ventilation of different patient categories, this text also features ventilation cases specific to COVID-19 including airway management in the enhanced airborne isolated patient, pulmonary embolism, different states of shock, and differential lung ventilation. There is also a specific chapter on monitoring mechanical ventilation with point-of-care ultrasound, which is an available modality in most ICUs. Another unique chapter describes how to connect more than one patient to one ventilator in case of a shortage of machines.

Written by experts in the field, Personalized Mechanical Ventilation is a timely and valuable resource for critical care physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists on the front lines of both COVID-19 and day-to-day care of mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU.

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals have been facing unprecedented challenges in managing critically ill patients. The novel coronavirus not only affects the respiratory system but also presents with various degrees of severity and disease pathology. As a result, a one-size-fits-all approach is no longer applicable when it comes to managing patients on mechanical ventilation.

Recognizing the need for personalized management, a group of renowned experts in the field has come together to author the book “Personalized Mechanical Ventilation”. This book offers evidence-based discussions and problem-oriented approaches to the daily scenarios encountered in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for mechanically ventilated patients. It equips intensivists with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage the pathology, monitoring, and troubleshooting related to mechanical ventilation.

The book covers a wide range of topics, providing insights into the respiratory mechanics, physiology, and pathology involved in different scenarios. The authors employ a goal-directed approach and provide algorithms to guide intensivists in achieving the desired outcomes. Each chapter concludes with a concise summary or take-home message, reinforcing the key learning points.

While the book covers the ventilation of different patient categories, it also addresses ventilation cases specific to COVID-19. These include airway management in enhanced airborne isolated patients, pulmonary embolism, different states of shock, and differential lung ventilation. The authors also dedicate a chapter to monitoring mechanical ventilation with point-of-care ultrasound, a modality widely available in most ICUs. In addition, a unique chapter explores the possibility of connecting multiple patients to one ventilator in the case of a machine shortage, a critical consideration in times of resource constraints.

With its comprehensive and practical approach, “Personalized Mechanical Ventilation” serves as an invaluable resource for critical care physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists. It addresses the unique challenges posed by COVID-19 while also providing guidance for the day-to-day care of mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU. The expertise and experience of the authors make this book an essential tool for healthcare professionals on the front lines.

Ordering the book “Personalized Mechanical Ventilation” not only grants access to a wealth of knowledge and insights but also demonstrates a commitment to providing optimal care to critically ill patients. By incorporating the principles and approaches outlined in the book, healthcare professionals can enhance their ability to personalize mechanical ventilation, resulting in improved patient outcomes. Through its evidence-based discussions, problem-oriented approach, and practical algorithms, this book empowers intensivists to navigate the complexities of mechanical ventilation with confidence and expertise.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to add “Personalized Mechanical Ventilation” to your professional library. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present challenges, this book will serve as an invaluable resource for delivering personalized care to mechanically ventilated patients.