Essentials of Respiratory Care - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 4th Edition
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This is a Pageburst digital textbook; The new edition of this essential resource covers core areas of respiratory care in a convenient outline format that makes it a great quick-reference guide, a handy review tool for credentialing examinations, and a comprehensive reference guide for clinical practice. Key topics include basic science; anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and neurological systems; and therapeutic aspects of neonatal, pediatric, and adult respiratory care. Also features extensive coverage of pharmacology and infection control.
Table of ContentsNew to This Edition
- Completely updated to reflect the significant advancements in the field of respiratory care
- Reflects the required core content of the most recent National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) examination matrix, ensuring the most up-to-date competency requirements for certification
- Features new chapters on ventilatory management for obstructive pulmonary disease, adult respiratory distress syndrome, NIPPV, tracheal gas insufflation, prone positioning, and liquid ventilation
- A redesigned format provides easier navigation through the text
Key Features
- The convenient outline format breaks information down into manageable bits of information that make it ideal for study, review, and quick reference
- The comprehensive coverage of key topics - from introductory material through therapeutic care - consolidates the full spectrum of respiratory care into one essential resource
Author Information
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By Robert M. Kacmarek, PhD, RRT, FAARC, Professor of Anesthesiology, Harvard Medical School; Director, Respiratory Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA and Craig W. Mack, RRT
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- Digital Book
- 880 Pages
- Imprint: Mosby
- ISBN: 978-0-323-09231-9
- Copyright: 2005
