BookAntonio M. Esquinas, S. Egbert Pravinkumar, Ayman O. Soubani, editors.
Summary: This book aims to equip the reader to make optimal decisions on the use of mechanical ventilatory support in critically ill cancer patients with acute respiratory failure (ARF) and to implement the different strategies effectively. Detailed information is provided on the rationale for invasive and non-invasive ventilation, the different modes of ventilation, indications and contraindications, prognostic factors, and outcomes. The role of postoperative mechanical ventilation following various forms of surgery is extensively addressed, and key aspects of withdrawal from ventilatory support are discussed. Attention is also devoted to mechanical ventilation in the palliative care context. The concluding part of the book focuses on healthcare resource utilization and organizational support in cancer critical care. ARF is the most common reason for hospital and intensive care admission among oncological patients, and there is growing evidence that outcome following mechanical ventilation is improving. Readers will find this book to be an invaluable aid when selecting and executing a strategy for management of ARF in individual cancer patients.
Contents:
Part I. Background and Therapeutic Procedures in Critically Ill Cancer Patients
Epidemiology of Acute Respiratory Failure
Acute Respiratory Failure in Different Settings
Chemotherapy
Radiation Therapy
Blood Marrow Transplantation
Bronchoscopy
Non-bronchoscopic Procedures
Invasive and Interventional Procedures
Part II. Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
Rationale
Mechanical Ventilatory Modes
Part III. Non-invasive Mechanical Ventilation
Nasal High-Flow System
Devices
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure
Indications and Contraindications
Determinants of Success or Failure
NIV Outcome Decision Algorithm
Part IV. Postoperative Mechanical Ventilation
General Postoperative Complications
Mechanical Ventilation After Neurosurgery
Mechanical Ventilation After Cardiothoracic Surgery
Mechanical Ventilation After Thoracic Surgery
Mechanical Ventilation After Abdominal Surgery
Mechanical Ventilation After Orthopedic Surgery
Part V. Withdrawal from Mechanical Ventilation Support
Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation
Tracheotomy
Analgesia/Sedation
Venous Thromboembolic and Gastrointestinal Prophylaxis
Chest Physiotherapy
Nutrition
Long-Term Mechanical Ventilation
Part VI. Palliative Ventilatory Support in Cancer Critical Care
Palliative Care
Avoidance of Endotracheal Intubation
End-of-life Care. Part VII. Healthcare Resource Utilization and Organizational Support in Cancer Critical Care
Organization of Ventilatory Support
Healthcare Resources Ventilatory Support
Quality-of-Life Ventilatory Support
Mechanical Ventilation: Current Evidence and Evidence-Based Practice.