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Mechanical Ventilation Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Guide for Physicians and Engineers
Mechanical Ventilation Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Guide for Physicians and Engineers
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The surge in COVID-19 cases has depleted hospital resources, leading to difficult life-or-death decisions on ventilator allocation. This book discusses respiratory pathophysiology, ventilator mechanics, and innovative ventilator support devices to address the shortage. It serves as a historical record and guide for physicians, engineers, and DIYers interested in developing inexpensive ventilator support devices.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 273 pages
Publication date: 12 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
The rapid increase in COVID-19 cases worldwide has resulted in a severe depletion of hospital resources and reserves, leading physicians to face challenging decisions regarding ventilator allocation among patients. In response, leaders in academia and industry have developed innovative ventilator support systems utilizing both consumer- and industry-grade hardware to sustain life and provide intermediate respiratory relief for hospitalized patients.
This groundbreaking book is the first of its kind to delve into the respiratory pathophysiology underlying COVID-19, providing a comprehensive explanation of ventilator mechanics. It also presents and evaluates a collection of innovative ventilator support devices conceived during the pandemic, offering valuable insights into the hardware and software components necessary for developing affordable ventilator support devices.
Serving as both a historical record of the collaborative and innovative response to the anticipated ventilator shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic and a valuable guide for physicians, engineers, and DIY enthusiasts interested in developing temporary ventilator support devices, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to better understand the complexities of respiratory care in critical situations.
Weight: 452g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030879808
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022
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