Pulmonary Function Measurement in Noninvasive Ventilatory Support

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.

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.