This quick-reference tool puts all the respiratory therapy information you need at your fingertips. The procedure-based format includes supporting illustrations, fill-in-the-blank forms, and algorithms to help you study and guide you in practice.

Handbook of Respiratory Care, Third Edition of this comprehensive resource compiles a wide variety of data relevant to the care of patients with respiratory disorders as well as current research in pulmonary physiology. Data from many sources in the fields of medicine, pharmacology, physics, mathematics, and engineering are brought together in this handy reference. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.

- Completely updated to reflect the significant advancements in the field of respiratory care - Reflects the required core content of the most recent National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) examination matrix, ensuring the most up-to-date competency requirements for certification - Features new chapters on ventilatory management for obstructive pulmonary disease, adult respiratory distress syndrome, NIPPV, tracheal gas insufflation, prone positioning, and liquid ventilation - A redesigned format provides easier navigation through the text

A new edition of the classic text, is 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 resource 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, it 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. Also includes full color photos and illustrations, and content cross-referencing the NBRC examination matrices.