Lungs in a Mechanical Ventilator Environment, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics

Includes articles on the following topics: Non-invasive ventilation; Modes of mechanical ventilation; Mechanical ventilation effect on heart/lung interactions; Effect of ventilation on the lungs; VAP; Liberation/weaning & Sedation/pain control; Self/unplanned extubation; Communication; recovery and rehab post ICU; and, home ventilation.