Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation

This book describes the use of inspiratory and expiratory muscle aids to prevent the pulmonary complications of lung disease and conditions with muscle weakness. It also describes treatment and rehabilitation interventions specific for patients with these conditions. This book is unique in presenting the use of entirely noninvasive management alternatives to eliminate respiratory morbidity and mortality and avoid the need to resort to tracheostomy for the majority of patients with lung or neuromuscular disease.Cost effectiveness of and patient preference for noninvasive ventilation methods are discussedEmphasis on quality-of-life issuesAcute care and home care settings are addressedIllustrative case studies amplify the concepts presentedComprehensively addresses total care of the patient who needs noninvasive ventilationBest available book on the market for managing the patient with neuromuscular weakness