Essentials of Aerosol Therapy in Critically ill Patients

This book evaluates the most effective aerosol therapy for critically ill patients, covering various pulmonary diseases and systemic absorption applications. It provides guidelines for outpatient therapy and discusses the use of aerosol generators, lung deposition mechanisms, and special considerations for neonates and infants. It also covers methods of detecting aerosol delivery and discusses monitoring plans and weaning protocols to ensure high efficacy and safety.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 23 October 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the assessment of the most effective aerosol therapy approaches for critically ill patients. Aerosol therapy finds applications in the treatment of various pulmonary diseases, as well as in promising systemic absorption applications. In contemporary practice, aerosol delivery to clinically stable patients in outpatient settings is achieved with a strong emphasis on patient counseling and enhancing lung deposition. Numerous guidelines are available for various diseases, providing valuable guidance to therapists regarding the escalation or de-escalation of therapy to optimize treatment efficiency and safety. However, in the case of critically ill patients, aerosol delivery is primarily left to the discretion of respiratory therapists based on their knowledge and expertise.

The book provides an in-depth exploration of the types of patients who require aerosol therapy, the diverse aerosol generators available for the treatment of critically ill patients, the mechanisms of aerosol lung deposition, and the factors influencing aerosol deposition. It also addresses the unique needs of neonates and infants, the transition from hospital to home aerosol therapy, and the various methods of aerosol delivery, including nasal delivery for patients and ventilated patients. Furthermore, the book reviews the methods employed to detect aerosol delivery to the lung, ensuring accurate and effective treatment.

At the conclusion, the book discusses suggested monitoring plans and weaning protocols to ensure the high efficacy and safety of ventilatory support in these patients. Given its extensive coverage, the book serves as valuable guidelines or specific recommendations to maximize the clinical benefits of medicated aerosols in critically ill patients. It is a valuable resource for intensivists, pulmonologists, and healthcare professionals working in intensive care units (ICUs).

Weight: 397g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030850289
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021