Respiratory Care : Principles and Practice

by Hess, MacIntyre, Mishoe, Galvin, Adams & Saposnick

• ISBN13: 9780721680774
• ISBN10: 0721680771
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-10-11
• Publisher: Saunders

Summary

The comprehensive coverage inside Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice reflects current practice, both technically and professionally, giving readers the strong background they need to succeed in the field of respiratory care. This book offers a fresh approach and state-of-the-art content designed to help students and professionals develop critical thinking skills, the ability to develop care plans, strong communication and patient education skills, and clinical leadership. Complete, up-to-date, readable, and student-friendly, this is the only book that fully addresses the evolving role of the respiratory care practitioner. Plus, it is the first comprehensive text to feature a bright, two-color format, with stunning new illustrations.

Table of Contents

The Respiratory Care Profession: History of Respiratory Care

Professional Organizations

Health Care Trends and the Evolving Role of the Respiratory Care Professional

Critical Thinking and Problem Based Learning

Ethics of Healthcare Delivery

Communication Skills

Decision Making and the Role of a Consultant

Patient Education

Documentation and Information Management

Assessing Outcomes

Health Care Reimbursement

Interpreting the Literature

Applied Sciences for Respiratory Care: Mathematical Aspects of Respiratory Therapeutics and Diagnostics

Physical Principles of Respiratory Therapeutics and Diagnostics

Chemistry

Microbiology and Infection Control

Anatomy and Physiology

Pharmacology of Respiratory Therapeutics

Assessment of the Patient with Respiratory Impairment: History and Physical Exam

Blood Chemistry and Hematology

Blood Gases

Nutritional Assessment

Cardiac Assessment

Chest Radiology

Pulmonary Function Testing

Hemodynamics and Gas Exchange Monitoring

Exercise Assessment

Bronchoscopy

Sleep Assessment

Respiratory Pattern Monitoring (Apnea Monitoring)

Respiratory Therapeutics

Medical Gases: Production

Storage and Delivery

Oxygen Therapy: Management and Administration

Hyperbaric Oxygen

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Secretion Clearance

Airway Management

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Mechanical Ventilators: Classification and Principles of Operation

Mechanical Ventilation in Adult and Pediatric Patients

Mechanical Ventilation in the Neonate

Mechanical Ventilation in Alternative Care Sites

Non-Invasive Ventilation and CPAP

Non-Conventional Respiratory Therapeutics

Respiratory Disease Management

Principles of Disease Management

Asthma

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Interstitial Lung Disease

Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Pneumonia

Cystic Fibrosis

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure of the Neonate

Disease Management - Post-Operative Respiratory Failure

Cardiac Failure

Chest Trauma

Burn and Inhalation Injuries

Neuromuscular Disease

Sleep Disordered Breathing

Lung Cancer Appendices

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