| Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice: Principles and Practice Revised Edition Contributor(s): Hess, Dean R. (Author), MacIntyre, Neil R. (Author), Galvin, William F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1284050009 ISBN-13: 9781284050004 Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers OUR PRICE: $94.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Allied Health Services - Respiratory Therapy - Medical | Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine - Business & Economics | Information Management |
| Dewey: 616.2 |
| Physical Information: 2.2" H x 8.8" W x 10.9" (6.60 lbs) 1520 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 |
Contributor Bio(s): Hess, Dean R.: - Assistant Director of Respiratory Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Associate Professor of Anesthesia, Harvard Medical School, Editor-in-Chief, RESPIRATORY CAREGalvin, William F.: - Assistant Professor, Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions, Assistant Professor, School of Allied Health Professions, Director of Respiratory Care Program, Administrative and Teaching Faculty, TIPS Program, Gwynedd-Mercy CollegeMacIntyre, Neil R.: - Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of Respiratory Care Services, Duke University Medical Center |