Elliott Mark, Nava Stefano, Schonhofer Bernd (eds.) Non-Invasive Ventilation and Weaning: Principles and Practice

2nd edition. — CRC Press, 2019. — 748 p. — ISBN: 978-1498764766Now in full-colour, this eagerly-anticipated second edition continues to be the most comprehensive resource available on non-invasive ventilation (NIV), both in the hospital and at home. Reflecting a global perspective with expert contributors from more than 15 countries. Disease-specific sections provide best practice in the science, diagnostics and management of conditions such as COPD, cardiac failure, neuromuscular disease and obesity, while features such as ‘Common Clinical Questions & Answers’, abundant tables and illustrations, chapter summaries and new clinical vignettes showcase the realities of NIV in practice. This is essential reading for pulmonologists, critical care physicians and intensive care medicine specialists.　　　　　　　　　The equipment
The practice: Acute NIV
The practice: Chronic NIV
The diseases
COPD
Hypoxeamic respiratory failure
Cardiac failure
Neuromuscular disease
Chest wall deformity
Obesity
Other conditions
Pediatric ventilatory failure
Special situations
Prolonged weaning
The physiotherapist and assisted ventilation
Outcome measures
The patient experience of NIV