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Mechanical Ventilation | Paperback

by Neil R. MacIntyre MD FAARC (Author), Richard D. Branson BA RRT (Author)

List Price: $74.95  
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Binding:  Paperback
Publisher:  Saunders
Edition:  1st Edition
Page Count:  544 Pages
Publication Date:  August 17, 2000
Sales Rank:  1,457,886st


EDITORIAL REVIEWS


Product Description
Duke Univ. Durham, NC. Offers a practical and clinical approach to the management of mechanical ventilation for common diseases and disorders. Explains physiologic principles of respiratory failure, design principles of mechanical ventilators, ventilation techniques, and protocols and principles for the management of adult and pediatric patients. Softcover.


CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.0 based on 1 review)

Basic knowledge on mechanical ventilators 3 Stars
April 24, 2001
This book offers the opportuinity to learn the basic management of mechanical ventilators.Is great for the "amateurs" in this field

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