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.
<li>In addition to presenting the technical information needed to be a respiratory therapist, this book also presents information on topics such professionalism, decision making, patient education and understanding and interpreting professional literature helping students to understand the evolving role of the Respiratory Care Practitioner</li>
<li>The 2-color design makes the text more reader-friendly, draws out special features, and helps students identify relevant details</li>
<li>Key paedagogical features such as Case Studies, 'Respiratory Recaps', Chapter Objectives and Algorithms make this an ideal book from which to learn about the subject</li>

Respiratory Care: Principles & Practice

Medical Books

Galvin, William F.

Hess-April PhD RRT FAARC, Lucia

MacIntyre MD, Neil R.

Mishoe PhD RRT FAARC, Shelly C.

Adams MPH RRT FAARC, Alexander B.

Saposnick MS RRT, Allan B.

MacIntyre, N.

Adams, A.

Galvin, W.

Allied Health Professions

Saunders

With contributions from over 75 of the foremost experts in the field, the third edition of best-selling Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice represents the very best in clinical and academic expertise. Taught in leading respiratory care programs, it continues to be the top choice for instructors and students alike. The Third Edition includes numerous updates and revisions that provide the best foundational knowledge available as well as new, helpful instructor resources and student learning tools. Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice, Third Edition is a complete and up-to-date exploration of the technical and professional aspects of respiratory care. With foundations in evidence-based practice, this essential resource reviews respiratory assessment, respiratory therapeutics, respiratory diseases, basic sciences and their application to respiratory care, the respiratory care profession, and much more. Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice, Third Edition incorporates the latest information on the practice of respiratory care into a well-organized, cohesive, reader-friendly guide to help students learn to develop care plans, critical thinking skills, strong communication and patient education skills, and the clinical leadership skills needed to succeed. This text provides essential information in a practical and manageable format for optimal learning and retention. Including a wealth of student and instructor resources, and content cross-referencing the NBRC examination matrices, Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice, Third Edition is the definitive resource for today’s successful respiratory care practitioner. FEATURES More user-friendly content specifically for the anatomy and physiology of respiratory, cardiac, renal, and neural systems. Expanded, revised, and enhanced resources for students and instructors More than 580 photos and illustrations, and more than 300 tables and equations KEY CONTENT 2015 NBRC Competencies AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines Patient Safety and Protocols Ventilator Associated Events Patient Education Critical Thinking Prevention of Re-admissions Affordable Care Act NEW CHAPTERS Extracorporeal Life Support for Respiratory Failure Respiratory Anatomy Respiratory Mechanics Control of Breathing Cardiovascular, Renal, and Neural Anatomy and Physiology CHAPTER FEATURES Chapter Outline Chapter Learning Objectives - correlated to the NBRC Key Terms Boxed Features Respiratory Recap – review of key study points for core content Stop and Think – provides an opportunity for critical thinking Age-Specific Angle - provides unique differences that are age specific―usually pediatric/neo-natal focused or geriatric Case Studies Equations Clinical Practice Guidelines Key Points References INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES Instructor's Manual Transition Guide Conversion Guide Sample Syllabus Over 4000 Revised and Improved Slides in PowerPoint format Test Bank Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. STUDENT RESOURCES Navigate 2 Advantage Access, includes: eBook Knowledge Check Questions Interactive Glossary Chapter Quizzes Practice Activities Flashcards Discussion Questions Case Studies Key Image Review Animations Mid Term Exam Final Exam

Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice: Principles and Practice

Business & Money

Hess, Dean R.

MacIntyre, Neil R.

Management & Leadership

Jones& Bartlett Learning

A new edition of the classic text, Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice, Second Edition is a truly authoritative text for respiratory care students who desire a complete and up to date exploration of the technical and professional aspects of respiratory care. With foundations in evidence-based practice, this essential text reviews respiratory assessment, respiratory therapeutics, respiratory diseases, basic sciences and their application to respiratory care, the respiratory care profession, and much more. Edited and authored by leading experts, Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice incorporates the latest information on the practice of respiratory care into a well-organized, reader-friendly guide to help students learn to develop care plans, critical thinking skills, strong communication and patient education skills, and the clinical leadership skills needed to succeed. This text provides essential information in a practical and manageable format for optimal learning and retention. Features include Clinical Practice Guidelines, Key Points, and Respiratory Recaps to help students apply knowledge to practice and retain key information, as well as hundreds of glossary terms with clear definitions, and concise explanations of important concepts and equations. Including a wealth of full color photos and illustrations, and content cross-referenceing the NBRC examination matrices, Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice, Second Edition is the definitive resource for today's successful respiratory care practitioner. PRAISE Students Prefer Hess Over Another Textbook "I was using another text previously. I asked my students to carefully compare our current text and Hess side-by-side, and my students' vote was in favor of Hess. I have now adopted Hess for my respiratory courses. I am very pleased to see a chapter on clinical-decision-making; this is a key important feature. Also, the quality of the illustrations and photographs are fantastic!" ~ Michael Chaney, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice with eBook: Textbook and Access Code for eBook

Mishoe, Shelley C.

Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice is an authoritative text for respiratory care students who desire a complete and up to date exploration of the technical and professional aspects of respiratory care. With foundations in evidence-based practice, this essential resource reviews respiratory assessment, respiratory therapeutics, respiratory diseases, basic sciences and their application to respiratory care, the respiratory care profession, and much more. Features:Chapter Outline, Objectives, Key Terms, Introductory Paragraphs, Key Points, ReferencesBoxed FeaturesCorrelated to the 2015 NBRC examination matrices for the CRT and RRTClinical Practice GuidelinesRespiratory RecapsNormal Values, Equations, And AbbreviationsFull-color Photos and IllustrationsCase StudiesInstructor Resources:Presentation Slides in PowerPoint formatImage BankTest BankInstructor's Manual including Lecture Outlines, Case Studies, and Discussion QuestionsTransition GuideSample Syllabus

Respiratory Care Principles and Practice (book)

Adams, Alexander B.

With contributions from over 75 of the foremost experts in the field, the fourth edition of best-selling Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice continues to represent the very best in clinical and academic expertise. The Fourth Edition includes numerous updates and revisions that provide strong foundational knowledge. More than an introductory text, this comprehensive resource will be referenced and utilized by students throughout their educational and professional careers. Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition has been thoroughly reviewed and updated with the latest content to reflect current trends and topics important to contemporary respiratory care practice. With foundations in evidence-based research, the fourth edition covers patient assessment, respiratory therapeutics, respiratory diseases, applied sciences, and the professional aspects of respiratory care. Brand new chapters have been added to cover topics such as lung transplantation and sepsis, and the inclusion of new contributors has infused new perspectives and more modern coverage of important topics. Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition incorporates up to date and essential information on the practice of respiratory care into a well-organized, cohesive, reader-friendly guide, helping students learn skills such as critical thinking, care plan development, patient education, and clinical leadership. Including a wealth of student and instructor resources, this text provides essential information in a practical and manageable format for optimal learning and retention. This new edition was constructed with content cross-referencing the National Board for Respiratory Care’s (NBRC) examination matrix, ensuring that all the topics on the board exams are included. The fourth edition of Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice continues to assist students in mastering the art and science of respiratory care, contributing to improvements in the stature of the respiratory care profession, and―most importantly―improvements in the care of patients with respiratory disorders.

More than an introductory text, Respiratory Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition by Dean Hess is a comprehensive resource will be referenced and utilized by students throughout their educational and professional careers.

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Hess, Dean R., Ph.D.

MacIntyre, Neil R., M.D.

Mishoe, Shelley C., Ph.D.

Medicine

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