1. Basic Terms and Concepts of Mechanical Ventilation 2. How Ventilators Work 3. How a Breath Is Delivered 4. Establishing the Need for Mechanical Ventilation 5. Selecting the Ventilator and the Mode 6. Initial Ventilator Settings 7. Final Considerations in Ventilator Setup 8. Initial Patient Assessment 9. Ventilator Graphics 10. Assessment of Respiratory Function 11. Hemodynamic Monitoring 12. Methods to Improve Ventilation in Patient-Ventilator Management 13. Improving Oxygenation and Management of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 14. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia 15. Sedatives, Analgesics and Paralytics 16. Extrapulmonary Effects of Mechanical Ventilation 17. Effects of Positive Pressure Ventilation on the Pulmonary System 18. Troubleshooting and Problem Solving 19. Basic Concepts of Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation 20. Weaning and Discontinuation From Mechanical Ventilation 21. Long-Term Ventilation 22. Neonatal and Pediatric Mechanical Ventilation 23. Special Techniques in Ventilatory Support