Non-invasive respiratory support / edited by Anita K. Simonds.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

List of contributors -- Preface -- List of abbreviations -- 1. Modes of non-invasive ventilatory support -- 2. Pathophysiology of ventilatory failure -- 3. Equipment -- 4. Non-invasive ventilation in acute respiratory failure -- 5. Starting nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation: practical aspects -- 6. Non-invasive ventilation in the intensive care unit and operating theatre -- 7. Selection of patients for home ventilation -- 8. Non-invasive ventilation in restrictive disorders and neuromuscular disease -- 9. Non-invasive ventilation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- 10. Nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation as a 'bridge' to transplantation -- 11. Non-invasive ventilation in progressive neuromuscular disease and patients with multiple handicaps -- 12. Paediatric non-invasive ventilation -- 13. Continuous positive airway pressure therapy -- 14. Physiotherapy and nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation -- 15. The home ventilatory care network -- 16. Organization of home respiratory care in Europe -- Appendix A Suppliers of ventilatory equipment -- Appendix B Useful contact addresses -- Index.