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Books in Respiratory physiology

  • Fisiología respiratoria en fisioterapia

    • 1st Edition
    • Beate Krenek
    • Spanish
    Esta obra aborda la fisioterapia respiratoria, un componente relevante del tratamiento no solo de las enfermedades pulmonares, sino también de las enfermedades neurológicas y ortopédicas que afectan a la función respiratoria, así como de las deficiencias mecánicas respiratorias en todos los grupos de edad. Para tratar y corregir al máximo los procesos disfuncionales que limitan o impiden la respiración, se utilizan intervenciones diagnósticas y métodos de tratamiento adaptados individualmente. Por ello, además del conocimiento terapéutico especializado, se requiere también el conocimiento de las pruebas y directrices actuales. Proporciona todo lo que necesita para saber sobre: Principios anatómicos, fisiológicos y patológicos de la vía aérea; diagnóstico y evaluación en fisioterapia respiratoria; medidas fisioterapéuticas para mejorar la ventilación y favorecer la secreción; tratamiento de la dificultad respiratoria aguda o crónica; aerosolterapia; entrenamiento y relajación en rehabilitación respiratoria; fisioterapia respiratoria en pediatría, en la unidad de cuidados intensivos, en cuidados intensivos de COVID y en la rehabilitación de pacientes pos-COVID. Numerosas ilustraciones y consejos prácticos facilitan la comprensión de los contenidos, lo que resulta idóneo para estudiantes de Fisioterapia. El libro es también una obra de referencia imprescindible para cualquier profesional de este campo.

  • Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

    • 6th Edition
    • Brian K. Walsh
    • English
    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.

  • Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

    • 5th Edition
    • Brian K. Walsh
    • English
    Learn to improve the respiratory care of neonates, infants, and children. Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care, 5th Edition gives you a solid foundation in the assessment and treatment of respiratory disorders. Clear, full-color coverage simplifies the principles of respiratory care while emphasizing clinical application. A critical piece in respiratory care’s total curriculum solution, this new edition includes all the changes in current clinical practice and in the education environment. Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter break down key content into measurable behaviors, criteria, and conditions, and self-assessment questions provide an excellent review for the NBRC Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty exam.

  • Respiratory Physiology

    Mosby Physiology Series
    • 2nd Edition
    • Michelle M. Cloutier
    • English
    Gain a foundational understanding of respiratory physiology and how the respiratory system functions in health and disease. Respiratory Physiology, a volume in the Mosby Physiology Series, explains the fundamentals of this complex subject in a clear and concise manner, while helping you bridge the gap between normal function and disease with pathophysiology content throughout the book.

  • Lung Function Tests Made Easy

    • 1st Edition
    • Robert J. Shiner + 1 more
    • English
    Lung function testing has evolved over the years from a tool purely used for research and is now a commonly utilised form of clinical investigation. This new book is clear, concise and easy to read, providing both the essential scientific information as well as focusing on the practical aspects of lung function testing. The book is designed so that different chapters can be read as stand-alone sections, but cross-referencing to the other chapters completes the picture for the interested reader.

  • Mechanical Ventilation

    • 2nd Edition
    • Neil R. MacIntyre + 1 more
    • English
    With cutting-edge and clinically relevant information, MECHANICAL VENTILATION, 2nd Edition takes a practical, clinical approach to the principles and practice of mechanical ventilation. This informative resource explains mechanical ventilation decisions and procedures in real-world terms so information is easy to understand and apply. This thoroughly updated edition includes one new chapter, four completely updated chapters, and a wealth of new user-friendly features.

  • Essentials of Respiratory Care

    • 4th Edition
    • Robert M. Kacmarek + 1 more
    • English
    The new edition of this essential resource covers core areas of respiratory care in a convenient outline format that makes it a great quick-reference guide, a handy review tool for credentialing examinations, and a comprehensive reference guide for clinical practice. Key topics include basic science; anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and neurological systems; and therapeutic aspects of neonatal, pediatric, and adult respiratory care. Also features extensive coverage of pharmacology and infection control.