Includes bibliographical references and index.

Classification of mechanical ventilators / Robert L. Chatburn, Richa rd D. Branson -- Modes of ventilator operation / Richard D. Branson -- The patient-ventilator interface : ventilator circuit, airway care, and suctioning / Richard D. Branson -- Humidification and aerosol therapy / Richard D. Branson -- Ventilator monitors and displays / Neil R. MacI ntyre -- Respiratory system mechanics / Neil R. MacIntyre -- Alveolar-c apillary gas transport / Neil R. MacIntyre -- Patient-ventilator intera ctions / Lawrence R. Tom, Catherine S.H. Sassoon -- Cardiopulmonary int eractions / David N. Hager, Henry E. Fessler -- Ventilator-induced lung injury / Renee D. Stapleton, Kenneth P. Steinbert -- Nutrition / Richa rd D. Branson, Jay A. Johannigman -- Sedation, analgesia, and neuromusc ular blockade / Bryan A. Fisk, Lisa K. Moores -- Patient positioning / Joseph A. Govert -- Ventilator-associated pneumonia / Mohammed Hijazi, Mariam Al-Ansari -- Management of parenchymal lung injury / Neil R. Mac Intyre -- Management of obstructive airway disease / Neil R. MacIntyre -- Unique patient populations / John H. Sherner, Lisa K. Moores -- Disc ontinuing mechanical ventilation / Neil R. MacIntyre -- Prolonged mecha nical ventilation / Christopher E. Cox, Shannon S. Carson -- Mechanical ventilation during transport and cardiopulmonary resuscitation / Richa rd D. Branson, Jay A. Johannigman -- Noninvasive mechanical ventilation / Nicholas S. Hill -- Modifications on conventional ventilation techni ques / John D. Davies -- High-frequency ventilation / Michael A. Gentil e, Neil R. MacIntyre -- Extracorporeal techniques for cardiopulmonary s upport / Michael A. Gentile, Ira M. Cheifetz -- Heliox and inhaled nitr ic oxide / Dean R. Hess -- Appendix 1. Mechanical ventilation case stud ies / Neil R. MacIntyre -- Appendix 2. Assessment question answers -- G lossary.