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    • Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care

      • 13th Edition
      • January 19, 2024
      • James K. Stoller + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Respiratory Therapy**Master the principles and skills you’ll need to succeed as a respiratory therapist! Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 13th Edition provides a solid foundation in respiratory care and covers the latest advances in this dynamic field. For more than 50 years, this text has been the go-to resource to understand the role of the respiratory therapist, the scientific basis for treatment, and clinical applications. Comprehensive chapters prepare you for clinical and exam success by correlating to the 2020 NBRC Exam matrices. The 13th Edition includes updated coverage of COVID-19, the latest AARC clinical practice guidelines, and a new enhanced eBook version included with print purchase.

    • Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease

      • 9th Edition
      • March 28, 2023
      • Terry Des Jardins + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      • eBook
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Pulmonology**A realistic look at treating respiratory diseases! Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease, 9th Edition gives you the fundamental knowledge and understanding required to successfully assess and treat patients with respiratory diseases. This foundation helps you learn how to systematically gather relevant clinical data; make an objective evaluation; identify the desired outcome and formulate an assessment; design a safe, appropriate, and effective treatment plan; and document all the steps involved. With this knowledge, you will understand the effectiveness of performing therapies and when to adjust therapy to a desired outcome.

    • Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation

      • 8th Edition
      • June 13, 2023
      • Jimmy M. Cairo
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 8 7 1 6 5 5
      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Respiratory Therapy**Ensure you understand one of the most sophisticated areas of respiratory care with Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Applications, 8th Edition! Known for its simple explanations and in-depth coverage of patient-ventilator management, this evidence-based text walks you through the most fundamental and advanced concepts surrounding mechanical ventilation and helps you understand how to properly apply these principles to patient care. This new edition is an excellent reference for all critical care practitioners and features coverage of the physiological effects of mechanical ventilation on different cross-sections of the population. Additionally, user-friendly features promote critical thinking and clinical application, such as key points, AARC clinical practice guidelines, critical care concepts, and updated learning objectives.

    • Workbook for Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation

      • 8th Edition
      • May 9, 2023
      • J. M. Cairo + 1 more
      • English
      Reinforce your understanding of Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation, 8th Edition with this practical workbook! With chapters corresponding to the textbook by J. M. Cairo, this study tool provides activities and exercises to help you prepare for success on the NBRC examination. It offers a complete review of mechanical ventilation principles, and real-world scenarios help you develop critical thinking skills and apply concepts to the clinical setting. Easy to use, this review helps you focus on the textbook’s most important information.

    • Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology

      • 11th Edition
      • May 12, 2023
      • Douglas S. Gardenhire
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 8 7 1 5 5 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 8 7 1 5 6 3
      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Respiratory Therapy**You can breathe a little easier knowing there’s a proven way to master respiratory pharmacology! For more than 30 years, Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology has been the preeminent text on the subject. With easy-to-grasp terminology, relatable explanations, and reader-friendly writing, it simplifies the process of learning pharmacology material like never before. Rau’s is organized into three logical sections, covering the basics of respiratory care, frequently used drugs, and critical care medications. New to the 11th edition are recently approved FDA drugs, information on drug approvals, COVID-19 coverage, and new and updated Clinical Connection boxes　that focus on important clinical questions, assisting you in connecting the information in the text to the clinical setting　and addressing how Respiratory Therapists can help educate patients.

    • Workbook for Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology

      • 11th Edition
      • May 10, 2023
      • Douglas S. Gardenhire + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 8 7 1 6 0 0
      • eBook
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      Take an easier path to respiratory pharmacology mastery. Workbook for Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 11th Edition features a variety of engaging learning exercises for each of the 22 chapters in the core text. Examples include NBRC®-type questions, critical-thinking exercises, case studies, definitions, and additional content review to further your understanding of challenging pharmacology principles, develop your critical-thinking skills, and prepare you for success on the board exam. Thoroughly revised and updated, the Rau’s workbook is part of the complete learning package for your continued success!

    • Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing

      • 12th Edition
      • March 24, 2022
      • Carl Mottram
      • English
      • Paperback
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Respiratory Therapy**Master pulmonary function testing procedures — and prepare for PFT credentialing exams! Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing, 12th Edition provides comprehensive coverage of common pulmonary function tests, testing techniques, and the pathophysiology that may be evaluated by each test. It also includes information on equipment, measurement software, reference values, and quality assurance, so you can develop the testing skills you need to find and assess lung abnormalities and conditions such as asthma, COPD, and emphysema. Written by Carl D. Mottram, a well-known expert in pulmonary function procedures, this bestselling guide helps you get accurate test results every time.

    • Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

      • 6th Edition
      • August 17, 2022
      • Brian K. Walsh
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Master the principles and skills of respiratory care for neonates, infants, and children! Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care, 6th Edition provides a solid foundation in the assessment and treatment of respiratory disorders in children. Clear, full-color coverage simplifies the concepts of respiratory care while emphasizing clinical application. Reflecting the changing face of this profession, this edition unpacks care strategies with coverage of the newest treatment algorithms, interventions, mechanical ventilation technologies, and more. From an expert team of contributors led by Brian K. Walsh, an experienced respiratory therapist and researcher, this text is an excellent study tool for the NBRC’s Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty examination.

    • Respiratory Care Anatomy and Physiology

      • 5th Edition
      • May 5, 2022
      • Will Beachey
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Respiratory Therapy**Gain the solid foundation in A&P that you need to provide effective respiratory care! Respiratory Care Anatomy and Physiology, 5th Edition provides an in-depth understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of the lungs, heart, vascular system, and kidneys. It connects theory with practice, showing how physiological principles guide the selection and use of diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring procedures. New to this edition are clinical scenarios for issues such as vaping and the addiction pathway. Written by noted educator Will Beachey, this book uses a body systems approach and a unique clinical focus to help you think like a clinician and succeed as a respiratory care professional.