(BQ) It is the intent of this book to familiarize not only physicians, but also nurses and respiratory technologists with the concepts that underlie mechanical ventilation. A conscious attempt has been made to stay in touch with medical physiology throughout this book, in order to specifically address the hows and whys of mechanical ventilation. At the same time, this book incorporates currently accepted strategies for the mechanical ventilation of patients with specific disorders; this should be of some value to specialists practicing in their respective ICUs. | Understanding mechanical ventilation A practical handbook - Part 1