Breathing and Mechanical Support

Mechanical ventilation as a fundamental component of anesthesiological techniques and intensive care is undergoing rapid change. Quick orientation as to the present practice-orientated state of the art is therefore essential. This short textbook about breathing and mechanical support is therefore written from the view point in daily practice for practical application. A topic-orientated outline of the physiological fundementals precedes a comprehensive methodical part. The presentation is didactic in structure and is rounded off by explicit therapeutic suggestions. Many colour pictures and highlighted text passages add to its clarity.