Non-invasive respiratory support techniques are increasinglyconsidered for treating respiratory failure in patients, inresponse to national guidelines, both as a short and long-termtreatment. An increasing number of healthcare professionals requireknowledge and skills to provide non-invasive respiratory support ina variety of healthcare settings, including intensive care units,high dependency units, respiratory wards and the community.
Written for qualified healthcare professionals with experienceof caring for patients with respiratory conditions, Non-InvasiveRespiratory Support Techniques: Oxygen Therapy, Non-InvasiveVentilation and CPAP provides a practical guide to oxygen therapy,non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and continuous positive airwaypressure (CPAP), clearly defining how and when the varioustreatments are used and including ideas on developing protocols tosupport practice.
Glenda Esmond
Community Nursing Gemeindekrankenpflege Krankenpflege Nursing