Pulmonary Function Measurement in Noninvasive Ventilatory Support (eBook)

This book comprehensively addresses the use of pulmonary function measurement for the evaluation, screening and timing of noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) from hospital to home care. To do so, it describes three clinical stages of NIMV support: before NIV, to detect early markers and determine whether NIV is appropriate; during NIV, to evaluate NIV response; and in long-term NIV support.

Additionally, it assesses a range of complementary health care organizations (pulmonary function labs, pneumology wards, semi-intensive care units and home mechanical ventilation programs), techniques (chest physiotherapy/airway secretions, etc.) and applications.

In closing, the book offers practical recommendations on how noninvasive ventilation and lung function measurement can improve outcomes and quality of life, making it a valuable resource for all specialists, e.g. intensivists and pneumologists, as well as anesthesiologists and therapists. 

Antonio M. Esquinas is critical care specialist and staff physician in the Intensive Care Unit at the Hospital Morales Meseguer, Murcia. Spain. He is an active member and International fellow of the American Association Respiratory Care (AARC), fellow of the American Collage Chest Physicians (ACCP) and Director of the International School of Non Invasive Ventilation, International Fellowship program of non-invasive ventilation,   president of the International Association of Non Invasive Ventilation and International College of Non Invasive Ventilation Experts.

His main research activities are related to noninvasive mechanical ventilation in pulmonary and critical care. He is the author of more than 50 books (in English, Portuguese, Spanish and translated in Chinese), numerous articles (662) and chapters (180) and has actively participated in international meetings related to education and research on non-invasive ventilation.