The third and updated edition of this book provides a valuable and comprehensive reference for the medical community on the rationale and applications of noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV). It focuses on understanding when NIMV is indicated for critically ill patients, especially in the context of weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation (MV). This edition reflects the growing body of evidence-based medicine supporting the use of NIMV in various clinical scenarios, including post-extubation care and challenging weaning situations complicated by comorbidities.
The book aims to serve as a valuable resource for a wide range of healthcare professionals working in intensive care units (ICUs) and related specialties, such as anesthesiology, pulmonology, emergency medicine, and more. The authors have carefully selected key topics related to NIMV, updating existing content and introducing new material to create a practical and informative guide for the application of NIMV in clinical practice.
Notable updates and additions in this edition include:
Emphasis on emergency medicine and prehospital applications of NIMV.
Discussion of technical developments, including new ventilation modes such as neurology adaptive modes and average support mode.
Coverage of synchronization and patient-ventilator interaction developments.
A section dedicated to sleep medicine, addressing topics like NIV-CPAP adaptation studies and the clinical impacts of CPAP devices and ventilatory modes.
A section on clinical indications, including the role of NIV as a complementary technique in anesthesiology and pulmonology procedures such as bronchoscopy, pre-oxygenation, and difficult endotracheal intubations.
By incorporating these updates and addressing these key topics, this book equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and guidance necessary to apply NIMV effectively in the care of critically ill patients, ultimately improving patient outcomes and experiences.
