Respiratory Care
A Comprehensive Guide to Respiratory Health and Care
David Waters editor Vanessa Gibson editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Apple Academic Press Inc.
Published:28th Dec '16
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£180.00(9781138454521)
This book provides a comprehensive overview of respiratory care, essential for healthcare professionals. Respiratory Care emphasizes evidence-based practices and inter-professional approaches.
Respiratory conditions are among the leading causes of death and disability, significantly contributing to hospital admissions. This comprehensive text, Respiratory Care, offers an in-depth overview and discussion of respiratory care, encompassing chapters that cover assessment, investigations, treatments, and a variety of conditions, alongside essential anatomy and physiology. The book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of respiratory health.
Adopting an inter-professional and patient-centered approach, Respiratory Care is rooted in evidence-based practice and aligns with key guidelines to empower postgraduate students and healthcare professionals to deliver optimal care. Each chapter is designed with specific learning outcomes and integrates case studies that demonstrate the practical application of the topic to real-world patient care scenarios, enhancing the learning experience.
This text is indispensable for all nurses and healthcare practitioners involved in respiratory care, whether in hospital environments or community settings. By providing a thorough exploration of the subject, Respiratory Care equips professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve patient outcomes and address the challenges posed by respiratory diseases.
"[T]his is a fairly comprehensive book on respiratory conditions and treatment modalities that should serve as a primer for beginners in the field of respiratory medicine, and would be particularly useful for midlevel
healthcare professionals."
Santosh Dhungana, MD(Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine), Doody's December 2017
This is not just a ''winter concetnl" Respiratory illness is a year-round condition and deserves a closer look and study. 'This is the book that will lead to a better understanding and find how to deal with this disease that
causes many deaths throughout the year. Within the 282 fact-filled pages, the reader will find detailed information regarding this insidious disease. The reader will find detailed information including: Respiratory anatomy an physiology; Respiratory investigations; Pule oximetry and arterial gas analysis; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Asthma; Tuberculosis; Pleural Conditions; Occupational lung disease; Pneumonia; Lung cancer; Bronchiectasis; Cystic fibrosis; Thoracic surgery; Oxygen therapy; Non-invasive ventilation; Smoking cessation; Pulmonary rehabilitation; and much morel 'This is a detailed and constructive approach to receiving and learning about methods of approaching in a healthy manner to this healthcare challenge.
- M. G. Pareglan, Publisher
"[T]his is a fairly comprehensive book on respiratory conditions and treatment modalities that should serve as a primer for beginners in the field of respiratory medicine, and would be particularly useful for midlevel
healthcare professionals."Santosh Dhungana, MD(Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine), Doody's December 2017
This is not just a ''winter concetnl" Respiratory illness is a year-round condition and deserves a closer look and study. 'This is the book that will lead to a better understanding and find how to deal with this disease that
causes many deaths throughout the year. Within the 282 fact-filled pages, the reader will find detailed information regarding this insidious disease. The reader will find detailed information including: Respiratory anatomy an physiology; Respiratory investigations; Pule oximetry and arterial gas analysis; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Asthma; Tuberculosis; Pleural Conditions; Occupational lung disease; Pneumonia; Lung cancer; Bronchiectasis; Cystic fibrosis; Thoracic surgery; Oxygen therapy; Non-invasive ventilation; Smoking cessation; Pulmonary rehabilitation; and much morel 'This is a detailed and constructive approach to receiving and learning about methods of approaching in a healthy manner to this healthcare challenge.
- M. G. Pareglan, Publisher
ISBN: 9781482248708
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 640g
296 pages