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Title
Egan's fundamentals of respiratory care
Type
Text
Subject
Respiratory therapy (LCSH)
Respiratory Therapy--methods. (MESH)
Respiratory Tract Diseases--therapy. (MESH)
Inhalothérapie. (RVM)
Language
English
Illustrative Content
Illustrations
Classification
LCC: RM161 .E37 2009
2008 D-811
WB 342 E28f 2009
DDC: 615.836 full
Content
text
Summary
A leader in respiratory care education for more than 35 years, this comprehensive textbook lays a strong foundation for a successful career. You'll gain a thorough understanding of the role of respiratory therapists (RTs), a scientific basis for treatment, and clinical applications. In-depth discussions progress from the principles of respiratory care to applied anatomy and physiology, assessment, discussion of specific respiratory illnesses, basic therapy, acute and critical care, and preventive and long-term care. Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) and Therapist Driven Protocols (TDPs) in appropriate chapters familiarize you with patient care guidelines and decision trees as they are used in practice. A full-color format makes the text easier to read and brings out key detail in the illustrations. Mini-Clinis provide short vignettes applying content in the text to actual patient care, asking you to think critically on problems you may encounter. Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) cover the steps of patient care with important information on indications/contraindications, hazards and complications, assessment of need, assessment of outcome, and monitoring. Therapist-Driven Protocols (TDPs) provide decision trees developed by hospitals, helping you to assess patients, initiate care, and evaluate outcomes. Rules of Thumb highlights rules, formulas, and key points important to clinical practice. Measurable Learning Objectives parallel the areas tested by the NBRC exam, helping you identify important information that goes beyond memorization and recall. Key Point summaries in bulleted format help you clearly identify key concepts covered in each chapter. A Workbook includes a wide range of activities such as NBRC-type multiple-choice questions, case studies, experiments, and hands-on activities, allowing you to apply the knowledge you've gained from the text. New History of Respiratory Care chapter describes the evolution and challenges of this profession. Updated content reflects changes in the field, with additions to the text including: more coverage of evidence-based care; information on HIPAA; a discussion of computer applications in a health care setting; an emphasis on how nutrition impacts the respiratory system; and the role of the respiratory therapist in disease management is discussed in the Cardiopulmonary Diseases section. A new appendix cross-references the NBRC examination matrices for the CRT and RRT to content in the book, making it easier to prepare for the NBRC exams.--From the publisher.
Table Of Contents
History of respiratory care / David C. Shelledy and Carl P. Wiezalis
Quality and evidence-based respiratory care / Lucy Kester and James K. Stoller
Patient safety, communication, and recordkeeping / Robert L. Wilkins
Principles of infection control / Steven M. Gordon
Ethical and legal implications of practice / Charles Carroll
Physical principles of respiratory care / Robert L. Wilkins
Computer applications in respiratory care / Michael E. Anders
The respiratory system / George H. Hicks
The cardiovascular system / W. William Hughes
Ventilation / Gregg L. Ruppel
Gas exchange and transport / Robert L. Wilkins
Solutions, body fluids, and electrolytes / Gregg L. Ruppel
Acid-base balance / Will Beachey
Regulation of breathing / Will Beachey
Bedside assessment of the patient / Robert L. Wilkins
Interpretation of clinical laboratory data / Robert L. Wilkins
Interpreting the electrocardiogram / Kimberly A. Sorensen and Robert L. Wilkins
Analysis and monitoring of gas exchange / Robert L. Wilkins
Pulmonary function testing / F. Herbert Douce
A synopsis of thoracic imaging / N. Lennard Specht and James K. Stoller
Nutrition assessment / Georgia Hodgkin
Pulmonary infections / Steven K. Schmitt and David L. Longworth
Obstructive lung disease: COPD, asthma, and related diseases / Raed Dweik and James K. Stoller
Interstitial lung disease / Jeffrey T. Chapman and Kevin K. Brown
Pleural diseases / Charlie Strange
Pulmonary vascular disease / Raed A. Dweik and Alejandro C. Arroliga
Acute lung injury, pulmonary edema, and multiple system organ failure / Elliott D. Crouser and Ruairi J. Fahy
Lung cancer / Peter Mazzone
Neuromuscular and other diseases of the chest wall / Robert Schilz
Disorders of sleep / Laurie A. Kilkenny, Karl S. Fernandes, Patrick J. Strollo, Jr
Neonatal and pediatric respiratory disorders / Douglas D. Deming and N. Lennard Specht
Airway pharmacology / Douglas S. Gardenhire
Airway management / Kim F. Simmons and Craig L. Scanlan
Emergency cardiovascular life support / Thomas A. Barnes
Humidity and bland aerosol therapy / Jim Fink
Aerosol drug therapy / Jim Fink
Storage and delivery of medical gases / David Vines
Medical gas therapy / Albert J. Heuer and Craig L. Scanlan
Lung expansion therapy / Robert L. Wilkins
Bronchial hygiene therapy / Mary Jane Myslinski and Craig L. Scanlan
Respiratory failure and the need for ventilatory support / Loutfi S. Aboussouan
Mechanical ventilators / Robert L. Chatburn and Teresa A. Volsko
Physiology of ventilatory support / Timothy B. Op'tHolt
Initiating and adjusting ventilatory support / David C. Shelledy
Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation / Robert M. Kacmarek
Monitoring and management of the patient in the intensive care unit / Alexander B. Adams
Discontinuing ventilatory support / David C. Shellady
Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care / Peter Betit and John Thompson
Patient education and health promotion / Donna Gardner and Robert L. Wilkins
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation / Kenneth A. Wyka
Respiratory care in alternative settings / Albert J. Heuer and Craig L. Scanlan
Appendix 1 : Temperature correction of barometric reading
Appendix 2 : Factors to convert gas volumes from STPD to BTPS at given barometric pressures
Appendix 3 : Factors to convert gas volumes from ATPS to STPD
Appendix 4 : Table of normal values.
Authorized Access Point
Egan, Donald F., 1916- Egan's fundamentals of respiratory care