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Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation
Author(s): John R. Bach MD (Author)
- Publisher: Hanley & Belfus Inc.
- Publication Date: 2 Oct. 2002
- Language: English
- Print length: 348 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781560535492
- ISBN-13: 9781560535492
Book Description
This book describes the use of inspiratory and expiratory muscle aids to prevent the pulmonary complications of lung disease and conditions with muscle weakness. It also describes treatment and rehabilitation interventions specific for patients with these conditions. This book is unique in presenting the use of entirely noninvasive management alternatives to eliminate respiratory morbidity and mortality and avoid the need to resort to tracheostomy for the majority of patients with lung or neuromuscular disease. Cost effectiveness of and patient preference for noninvasive ventilation methods are discussed Emphasis on quality-of-life issues Acute care and home care settings are addressed Illustrative case studies amplify the concepts presented Comprehensively addresses total care of the patient who needs noninvasive ventilation Best available book on the market for managing the patient with neuromuscular weakness
Editorial Reviews
Review
“[Dr Bach] never fails to hold one’s attention, and there is no arguing with the fact that he has made seminal contributions to this field. With each seemingly controversial statement, I found myself attempting to justify the conventional approach, and not infrequently, I concluded that Dr. Bach’s approach carried greater merit. Overall, I could not help but conclude that… this volume should be ‘must reading’ for any clinician managing patients with chronic ventilatory failure. ” Lee Brown MD, pulmonologist, Chest
