Egan's fundamentals of respiratory care

Kacmarek, Robert M., (editor.). Stoller, James K., (editor.). Heuer, Albert J., (editor.). Chatburn, Robert L., (editor.). Kallet, Richard H., (editor.).

Summary: Learn 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.

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ISBN: 9780323811224
ISBN: 0323811221
ISBN: 0323811213
ISBN: 9780323811217
ISBN: 9780323511124
ISBN: 0323511120
Physical Description: print
xiv, 1378 pages : illustrations, charts ; 28 cm.
Edition: Edition 12.
Publisher: St Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2021]
Copyright: ©2021.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Machine generated contents note: SECTION I Foundations of Respiratory Care -- 1.Early History of Respiratory Care / James K. Stoller -- 2.The Profession of Respiratory Therapy / Brian K. Walsh -- 3.Quality, Patient Safety, and Communication / Umur Hatipoglu -- 4.Principles of Infection Prevention and Control / Thomas G. Fraser -- 5.Ethical and Legal Implications of Practice / Anthony L. DeWitt -- 6.Physical Principles of Respiratory Care / Daniel F. Fisher -- 7.E-Medicine in Respiratory Care / Albert J. Heuer -- 8.Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Research / Robert L. Chatburn -- SECTION II Applied Anatomy and Physiology -- 9.The Respiratory System / Siddharta Silva -- 10.The Cardiovascular System / Narciso E. Rodriguez -- 11.Ventilation / Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevila -- 12.Gas Exchange and Transport / Zaza Cohen -- 13.Solutions, Body Fluids, and Electrolytes / Daniel F. Fisher -- 14.Acid-Base Balance / Will Beachey -- 15.Regulation of Breathing / Will Beachey