Neonatal Pulmonary Graphics. A Clinical Pocket Atlas

• Only book to explain how to use pulmonary graphics as adjunct for patient management
• Teaches pattern recognition, the key to interpreting pulmonary graphics
• Side-by-side presentation of actual pulmonary graphics captured from the ventilator and schematic illustrations, accompanied by brief text
• Case scenarios included

About this book

This pocket atlas explains how to use pulmonary graphics as a valuable adjunct for patient management.  Actual patterns commonly encountered in neonatal practice are presented side-by-side with schematic illustrations that take apart the graphic and identify its key features, accompanied by brief explanatory text.   

The book addresses the principles of real-time pulmonary graphics, discusses waveforms and loops, and examines how both are affected by mechanical ventilation and disease states.  A series of clinical cases brings key points to life. 

Reviews

From the book reviews:

“The authors are internationally renowned neonatologists who have numerous publications on this topic. … This is an essential book for clinicians who participate in the ventilation of neonates in a NICU. Pulmonary graphics are often ignored or not understood by bedside caretakers. This book should go a long way toward educating caretakers about the basics of this tool and its importance in clinical care.” (Jay P. Goldsmith, Doody’s Book Reviews, February, 2015)

Table of contents (9 chapters)

·         Principles of Real-Time Pulmonary Graphics

Donn, Steven M. (et al.)

Pages 1-6

·         Waveforms

Donn, Steven M. (et al.)

Pages 7-44

·         Impact of Mechanical Ventilation on Waveforms

Donn, Steven M. (et al.)

Pages 45-74

·         Pulmonary Mechanics and Loops

Donn, Steven M. (et al.)

Pages 75-124

·         Trend Screens

Donn, Steven M. (et al.)

Pages 125-132

·         Miscellaneous Conditions

Donn, Steven M. (et al.)

Pages 133-142

·         Clinical Cases

Donn, Steven M. (et al.)

Pages 143-168

·         Further Reading

Donn, Steven M. (et al.)

Pages 169-170

·         Erratum

Donn, Steven M. (et al.)

Pages E1-E1