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Elsevier Mechanical Ventilation Ventricular Assist Devices An Issue of Critical Care Clinics 1st Edition by Marini, John J.
This issue of Critical Care Clinics focuses on Mechanical Ventilation and Ventricular Assist Devices, with topics including: Targeted management approach to cardiogenic shock; Prevention and treatment of right heart failure during left ventricular assist device support therapy; Complications of durable left ventricular assist device support therapy; Patient and device management on left ventricular assist device support therapy; Challenges and future directions in left ventricular assist device support therapy; Monitoring global and regional mechanics; Asynchrony consequences and management; Determinants and prevention of ventilator-induced lung injury; Extracorporeal gas exchange; Non-invasive options; Mobilization and VIDD avoidance; Initiating and discontinuing invasive support; and Automation of ventilation. Foreword: Let's Get the Train Back on the Tracks Preface: Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Assessment and Problem Solving for Difficult Cases Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Pathophysiology Meaningful Assessment in Patients with Acquired Brain Injuries Special Considerations in Assessing and Treating Spasticity in Spinal Cord Injury Special Considerations in Pediatric Assessment Special Considerations and Assessment in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Conceptualizing a Treatment Plan and Establishing Meaningful Goals Pharmacologic Treatment Tools: Systemic Medications and Toxins, Opportunities, and Pitfalls Neurolysis: A Brief Review for a Fading Art Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Assessment and Problem Solving for Complex Cases: The Role of Physical and Occupational Therapy Intrathecal Therapies The Neuro-Orthopedic Approach Upper Extremity Problem-Solving: Challenging Cases Lower Extremity Problem-Solving: Challenging Cases Emerging Therapies for Spastic Movement Disorders