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Author: J. M. Cairo
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Published: 2016-08-19
Total Pages: 205
ISBN-13: 0323292100
DOWNLOAD EBOOK- NEW! Additional exercises further prepare you for the NBRC credentialing exam.
Author: J. M. Cairo
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Published: 2021-09-16
Total Pages: 594
ISBN-13: 0323712223
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMaster the equipment, devices, and techniques used in respiratory therapy! Mosby's Respiratory Care Equipment, 11th Edition provides a comprehensive guide to treating patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Using a how-to approach, this text helps you learn to identify and select equipment, understand its operation, and apply your knowledge to clinical practice. It also discusses assessment, testing, protocols, and troubleshooting of the devices used in airway management. Written by noted educator J. M. Cairo and a team of expert contributors, this leading text provides the skills that will help you breathe easier as you prepare for NBRC examinations. - Unique! Clinical approach provides a "how to" approach to identifying equipment, understanding how it works, and applying the information in clinical practice. - Unique! Organization of ventilators by application area and manufacturer makes it easier to learn, review, and locate ventilator information. - Unique! Infection Control chapter reviews microbiology and infection control, a topic that RTs must understand to prevent healthcare-associated infections, and discusses infection control in mass casualty situations. - Unique! Clinical Scenario boxes address problems that may be encountered during actual use of equipment and raise clinically relevant questions, with suggested answers on the Evolve companion website. - Learning features include chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms, chapter introductions, and bulleted key point summaries to identify and reinforce the most important material in each chapter. - Chapter review questions at the end of every chapter reinforce your comprehension, using NBRC-style multiple-choice or critical-thinking questions to match the types of questions covered on the NBRC exams. - Unique! Historical Notes boxes highlight clinically relevant and valuable historical information on respiratory care equipment. - Excerpts of Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs), statements of care developed by the AARC, provide important information regarding indications/contraindications, hazards and complications, assessment of need, assessment of outcome, and monitoring. - Glossary of key terms is listed in the back of the book for quick reference. - NEW! Updated clinical scenarios are added throughout the text, which incorporate clinical practice guidelines (AARC, AECC, CCM) and reflect NBRC exam outlines. - NEW! Updated end-of-chapter questions include additional clinical data, which also incorporate clinical practice guidelines (AARC, AECC, CCM) and reflect NBRC exam outlines. - NEW! Coverage of infant and pediatric ventilators is now included in the Mechanical Ventilators: General Use Devices chapter. - NEW! Updated Transport, Home Care, and Noninvasive Devices chapter includes the use of mechanical ventilators in alternative sites, e.g., air transport and long-term acute care (LTAC) facilities.
Author: J. M. Cairo
Publisher: Mosby
Published: 2009-05
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780323068109
DOWNLOAD EBOOKStay ahead of the curve with the most clinically relevant equipment text on the market, now updated with the latest equipment and most in-depth information. You'll appreciate the thorough and systematic coverage of equipment used by respiratory therapists in all areas of practice including neonates and pediatrics, cardiovascular diagnostics, and the growing field of sleep medicine. Chapters combine theory with the latest advances in new devices and techniques, computer-assisted technologies, pharmacological agents, and clinical practice guidelines. Unlike other texts, Mosby's Respiratory Care Equipment explains the mechanics of the equipment while maintaining a focus on the clinical applications. Instead of just reading a technical description of ventilators you'll learn how to select modes, set parameters, monitor the equipment, and respond to alarms. This how to approach prepares you to work with the entire spectrum of equipment.
Author: J. M. Cairo
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Published: 2013-08-09
Total Pages: 205
ISBN-13: 0323277039
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA comprehensive overview of the equipment and techniques used by respiratory therapists to treat cardiopulmonary dysfunction, Mosby's Respiratory Care Equipment, 9th edition provides a "how-to" approach that moves beyond technical descriptions of machinery. Learn to identify equipment, understand how it works, and apply your knowledge to clinical practice. The 9th edition includes streamlined information on the latest ventilators, a new chapter on simulation learning devices, and additional, easy-to-access content on the Evolve site. - Unique! List of Ventilators organized by application area and manufacturer make review and research quick and easy. - Unique! Clinical Approach provides you with a "how-to" approach to identifying equipment, understanding how it works, and applying the information in clinical practice. - Excerpts of Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) give you important information regarding indications/contraindications, hazards and complications, assessment of need, assessment of outcome, and monitoring. - Unique! Sleep Diagnostics chapter discusses sleep and the impact of sleep disorders on cardiopulmonary function. - Unique! Infection Control chapter provides a review of this critical topic that RTs must understand to prevent health care-associated infections - Unique! Cardiovascular Diagnostics chapter provides a review in an area where RTs are treating an increasing number of cardiovascular cases. - NBRC-style Self-Assessment Questions at the end of every chapter prepares you for credentialing exams. - Unique! Clinical Scenario boxes (formerly Clinical Rounds) allow you to apply material learned to a clinical setting. - Unique! Historical Notes boxes present educational and/or clinically relevant and valuable historical information of respiratory care equipment. - NEW! Streamlined ventilator coverage presents information on the most often-used devices with more tables and bulleted lists for easy reference. - NEW! Content focused on the newest and the most popular types of ventilators, including, transport, home-care, alternative setting, and neonatal/pediatric. - NEW! Evolve site allows access to information that isn't easily found in other texts or manuals, including older or outdated ventilators that are still in use today. - NEW! Focus to align Learning Objectives, Key Points and Assessment Questions
Author: Robert M. Kacmarek
Publisher: Mosby
Published: 2020-03-09
Total Pages: 1400
ISBN-13: 9780323811224
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn the principles and skills you'll need as a respiratory therapist! Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 12th Edition provides a solid foundation in respiratory care and covers the latest advances in this ever-changing field. Known as "the bible for respiratory care," this text makes it easy to understand the role of the respiratory therapist, the scientific basis for treatment, and clinical applications. Comprehensive chapters correlate to the 2020 NBRC Exam matrices, preparing you for clinical and exam success. Written by noted educators Robert Kacmarek, James Stoller, and Albert Heuer, this edition includes new chapters on heart failure as well as ethics and end-of-life care, plus the latest AARC practice guidelines. Updated content reflects the newest advances in respiratory care, preparing you to succeed in today's health care environment. UNIQUE! Mini-Clinis provide case scenarios challenging you to use critical thinking in solving problems encountered during actual patient care. Decision trees developed by hospitals highlight the use of therapist-driven protocols to assess a patient, initiate care, and evaluate outcomes. Rules of Thumb highlight rules, formulas, and key points that are important to clinical practice. Learning objectives align with the summary checklists, highlighting key content at the beginning and at the end of each chapter, and parallel the three areas tested on the 2020 NBRC Exam matrices. Learning resources on the Evolve companion website include an NBRC correlation guide, image collection, lecture notes, Body Spectrum electronic anatomy coloring book, and an English/Spanish glossary. Student workbook provides a practical study guide reflecting this edition of the text, offering numerous case studies, experiments, and hands-on activities. Available separately. Full-color design calls attention to the text's special features and promotes learning. Glossary includes key terms and definitions needed for learning concepts. NEW Heart Failure chapter covers the disease that is the most frequent cause of unscheduled hospital admissions. NEW Ethics and End-of-Life Care chapter explains related issues and how to help patients and their families. NEW! Improved readability makes the text easier to read and concepts easier to understand. NEW! Updated practice guidelines from the AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care) are included within the relevant chapters. NEW! Updated chapters include topics such as arterial lines, stroke, ACLS, PALS, hemodynamics, polysomnography, waveform interpretation, and laryngectomy. NEW! Streamlined format eliminates redundancy and complex verbiage.
Author: Robert M. Kacmarek
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Published: 2013-11-27
Total Pages: 551
ISBN-13: 0323292488
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat do I need to know? Why do I need to know it? And how will I use it? Focusing on the most important concepts in the Egan's 10th Edition text, this workbook helps you answer these questions and develop a deeper understanding of respiratory care through real-life examples, key points, and a wide range of activities. Chapter-specific exercises offer various activities, such as exercises on ethics, equipment, and mathematics. Word Wizard tests your knowledge of key terms. Meet the Objectives gives you a way to assess your learning. Key Points identify key concepts from the chapter. Case studies help you practice critical thinking. Food for Thought offers thought-provoking tips and questions. Information Age highlights all the resources available to you on the web. A Picture is Worth (including Pneumo-nuggets) features a mixture of labeling exercises and "nuggets" of information in the form of tips or questions. Updated content reflects the changes in the 10th edition of the text. 20% more NBRC-style questions help you pass the NBRC examination. More critical-thinking/essay questions allow you to apply your learning.
Author: Raymond Sibberson
Publisher:
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780815180012
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOffers students a comprehensive explanation and review of essential respiratory care math skills as they apply to clinical situations. Every chapter has learning objectives, clinical significance boxes, sample problems that appear after each new concept and a group of practical exercises.
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Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Published: 2015-01-28
Total Pages: 497
ISBN-13: 1455751804
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith chapter-by-chapter review and practice, this easy-to-use workbook and lab manual reinforces your understanding of key facts and concepts from Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition. Chapter-specific lab exercises and skill check-off sheets correspond to procedures in the textbook, and a wide variety of review questions (including fill-in-the-blank, matching, true/false, and multiple-choice), exercises, and activities help you study more effectively and learn to apply your knowledge for success on the job. Practice with the most important subject areas taught in pharmacy technician programs prepares you for the PTCE and your future job. Critical thinking exercises help you apply what you've learned to real-life situations. Fill-in-the-blank, matching, true/false, and multiple-choice questions reinforce chapter material. UNIQUE! Internet research activities prepare you for research tasks you will encounter on the job. Math calculation exercises help you master this difficult area of pharmacology. NEW! Chapter-specific lab exercises give you applicable laboratory experience and practice. NEW! Skill check-off sheets let you track your progress with textbook procedures.
Author: Sandra T Hinski
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Published: 2013-12-10
Total Pages: 792
ISBN-13: 0323292445
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRespiratory Care Clinical Competency Lab Manual provides the practical skills needed to apply classroom theory to clinical practice. This text has the flexibility to be used in conjunction with all other respiratory care titles, as well as in other disciplines that require competencies in respiratory therapy. With detailed, step-by-step procedures, supporting procedural illustrations, hands-on lab exercises, case studies, and critical thinking questions, this text helps you understand and apply theoretical knowledge by demonstrating specific skills. Procedural competency evaluation forms help you to assess your progress and performance of specific procedures. - Detailed, structured lab activities provide hands-on opportunities to assess psychomotor and patient communication skills in a controlled environment. - Content correlation to NBRC combined CRT/RRT exam content outlines helps you better prepare for credentialing exams. - Step-by-step procedural competencies prepare you for the RT competency areas established by the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) and meet the national practice standards for patient care. - Up-to-date coverage of current technology, equipment, Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs), CPR guidelines, and CDC recommendations, and mass casualty/disaster management equips you with the most state-of-the-art training for respiratory care. - Integration of case-based questions within the lab activities helps you develop and promote your critical thinking abilities. - UNIQUE! Coverage of polysomnography addresses clinical evaluation in this expanding specialty area. - Over 200 images provide visual guidance on how to perform procedures. - UNIQUE! Reality Check boxes arm you with practical knowledge on real-world application of various procedures. - UNIQUE! Tip boxes supply you with helpful pointers for the clinical arena. - Glossary of terms offers quick reference to terms presented in the text.
Author: Will Beachey, PhD, RRT, FAARC
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Published: 2012-10-22
Total Pages: 483
ISBN-13: 0323078664
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPerfect for both practicing therapists and students in respiratory therapy and associated professions, this well-organized text offers the most clinically relevant and up-to-date information on respiratory applied anatomy and physiology. Content spans the areas of basic anatomy and physiology of the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and renal systems, and details the physiological principles underlying common therapeutic, diagnostic, and monitoring therapies and procedures. Using a clear and easy-to-understand format, this text helps you take a more clinical perspective and learn to think more critically about the subject matter. Open-ended concept questions require reasoned responses based on thorough comprehension of the text, fostering critical thinking and discussion. Clinical Focus boxes throughout the text place key subject matter in a clinical context to connect theory with practice. Chapter outlines, chapter objectives, key terms, and a bulleted chapter summary highlight important concepts and make content more accessible. Appendixes contain helpful tables and definitions of terms and symbols. NEW! Chapter on the physiological basis for treating sleep-disordered breathing clarifies the physiological mechanisms of sleep-disordered breathing and the various techniques required to treat this type of disorder. NEW! Reorganization of content places the section on the renal system before the section on integrated responses in exercise and aging to create a more logical flow of content. NEW! More Clinical Focus scenarios and concept questions provide additional opportunities to build upon content previously learned and to apply new information in the text.
