Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Applications

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Summary: decent
Review: Good book on mechanical ventilation but cannot compare to some other books on this subject such as or mechanical ventilation by MacIntyre and Branson or Tobin's book. If you are a clinician dealing with ventilators this is a book that you may find of use. The thing that I don't like about this book is that it is softcover (which may not bother you) and that the author basically wrote almost the whole book by referencing extensively from various medical journals which makes reading harder as almost after each sentence the is superscript reference to look for. The author could have used a few sentences of own.

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Summary: Insightful, student friendly, chapters flow easily
Review: Having been away from Respiratory Therapy for a number of years, I needed a text that would bring me "up to speed" with changes in technology and current mindsets in acute and chronic care of the respiratory patient. What a joy this book is to read! The author obviously has the firmest of grasps on the subjects discussed and her teaching background is evident throughout.

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Summary: A major expansion & refinement of the previous edition.
Review: Pilbeam establishes herself as the therapist expert in mechanical ventilation with this expanded & refined edition. It is current, readable, comprehensive & firmly based in clinical practice. Pilbeam is a national treasure in the field of respiratory care.