Mechanical Ventilation for Respiratory Failure: Demystifying the Box in the Corner of the Room

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 
 

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