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Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 13th Edition
Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care is a comprehensive textbook designed for respiratory therapy students and professionals. This 13th edition, published by Elsevier in 2024, provides a solid foundation in respiratory care and covers the latest advances in this dynamic field.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by respiratory therapy students, instructors, and professionals. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles of respiratory care, including healthcare providers looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of respiratory therapy.
History and Editions
The 13th edition of Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care has been updated to address the latest research and advancements in respiratory care. This edition includes new content on patient-ventilator interaction, e-Medicine, pulmonary infections, neonatal and pediatric care, ventilator physiology, and ICU patient monitoring. The book also addresses key topics such as COVID-19 and other related viruses, ensuring that it remains current and relevant.
Author and Other Works
The book is edited by a team of renowned experts in the field of respiratory care:
- James K. Stoller, MD, MS, FAARC, FCCP, Jean Wall Bennett Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic.
- Albert J. Heuer, PhD, MBA, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, Program Director and Professor at Rutgers - School of Health Professions.
- David L. Vines, PhD, RRT, FAARC, FCCP, Chairperson and Respiratory Care Program Director at Rush University Medical Center.
- Robert L. Chatburn, MHHS, RRT-NPS, FAARC, Professor of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University and Director of the Simulation Fellowship at the Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.
- Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevila, MD
These authors bring their extensive expertise to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in respiratory care, including detailed explanations and examples.
- Updated Research: The 13th edition includes detailed updates on the latest advancements in respiratory care research and patient care.
- Interactive Content: The enhanced eBook version includes videos, animations, an English/Spanish glossary, and lecture notes, allowing users to access all the text, figures, and references with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
- Exam Preparation: The book is linked to NBRC credentialing exam matrices and clinical simulations, focusing on exam preparation.
- Clinical Practice Guidelines: Excerpts of the AARC’s Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) provide important information regarding indications/contraindications, hazards and complications, assessment of need, assessment of outcome, and monitoring.
- Critical Thinking Case Scenarios: Short, critical-thinking case scenarios with Q&A encourage users to solve realistic problems commonly encountered during patient care.
- Decision Trees and Algorithms: Sample Therapist-Driven Protocol (TDP) algorithms expose users to the use of decision trees developed by hospitals to promote assessment and evaluation skills in patient care.
- Rules of Thumb: Features in each chapter highlight rules, formulae, and key points important to clinical practice and are marked with a special icon for easy identification.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780323931991
- eBook: Included with print purchase (enhanced eBook version)
Publication Details
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Publication Date: March 14, 2024
- Number of Pages: 1416
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- 10th Edition: Available through Elsevier and other retailers (ISBN-13: 9780323931990)
- Related ISBNs:
- 0323931995 (ISBN-10)
- 9780323931991 (eBook)
- 9780323931990 (10th Edition)
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
