A must for all nurses dealing with the topic of ventilation. Specialized care for ventilation includes: all the basic knowledge of ventilation techniques and the various forms of ventilation, up-to-date specialist knowledge on the care of ventilated patients, specialized care measures in the area of intubation, tracheostomy, and mask ventilation, treatment strategies for acute lung failure, and knowledge of the special field of home ventilation. This book provides you with complete and easy-to-understand information on all ventilation-specific nursing topics and gives you confidence in everyday nursing care.

New in the 9th edition: the clinical pictures of COVID-19, pulmonary edema, respiratory insufficiency in immunodeficiency and postoperatively, sepsis, and chest trauma; the ABCDE bundle, a catalogue of measures for the holistic care of ventilated intensive care patients.

The book is suitable for: nurses in intensive care units, nurses in anesthesia, and teachers in nursing professions.