This important medical reference draws from myriad sources in the field of respiratory physiology to help critical care providers improve the clinical outcomes of critically ill patients. While neither implicating nor recommending any specific clinical practice patterns or guidelines, the goal of the book is to bring the principles of respiratory physiology from the textbook to the real-world practice of contemporary ICU medicine.

Presented in a clear, concise format for clinicians and care providers-from the novice to the most experienced-"Respiratory Physiology for the Intensivist"...