There are some relatively-general books which have been written to address broad issues with respect to Mechanical Ventilation Support (MVS). There are also some general courses and training programs for use of such technology in patient care. However, there is a need for a practitioner resource that focuses on the specialized clinical issues which arise when treating patients with acute neurological injury who require mechanical ventilation. This book has been written to address this need. This book shares insights gleaned from many years of practice and leadership in neurocritical care,...

This book is written to give the reader insight into how to think holistically about the breadth of related problems and not just one particular body system. The problems are presented with accompanying questions to prompt thinking followed by answers. There may be other satisfactory answers, but this format should prove helpful for providing clinical insights and for solving related problems.