| Description |
xxxiii, 839 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
1. Basic chemistry -- 2. General principles of gas physics -- 3. Microbiology, sterilization, and infection control -- 4. Anatomy of the respiratory system -- 5. Mechanics of ventilation -- 6. Neurologic control of ventilation -- 7. Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport -- 8. Intrapulmonary shunting and deadspace -- 9. Anatomy of the cardiovascular system -- 10. Physiology of the cardiovascular system -- 11. Cardiac electrophysiology and ECG interpretation -- 12. Hemodynamic monitoring -- 13. Renal anatomy and physiology -- 14. Fluid and electrolyte balance -- 15. Acid-base balance and blood gas interpretation -- 16. Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system -- 17. Pharmacology / Robert Goulet -- 18. Clinical assessment of the cardiopulmonary system -- 19. Pulmonary function testing / Purris F. Williams -- 20. Obstructive pulmonary disease and general management principles / Daniel W. Chipman -- 21. Obstructive pulmonary disease and ventilatory management -- 22. Restrictive lung diseases : general and ventilatory management / Daniel W. Chipman -- 23. ARDS, SARS, and sepsis -- 24. Nutrition / Daniel F. Fisher -- 25. Intrauterine development and comparative respiratory anatomy -- 26. Assessment and management of the newborn / Steven C. Mason -- 27. Respiratory disorders of the newborn / Purris F. Williams -- 28. Mechanical ventilation of the newborn / Patricia English -- 29. Respiratory disorders of the pediatric patient / Steven C. Mason -- 30. Assisted ventilation for pediatric patients / Peter Betit and John Thompson -- 31. Pulmonary rehabilitation -- 32. Home respiratory care and mechanical ventilation -- 33. Gas therapy / Gary W. Collymore -- 34. Oxygen, helium, and nitric oxide therapy / Joseph Kratohvil -- 35. Aerosol and humidity therapy / Neila Altobelli -- 36. Airway clearance techniques / Christopher M. Piccuito -- 37. Analyzers / Edward Burns -- 38. Airway care / Neila Altobelli -- 39. Modes of mechanical ventilation -- 40. Positive end-expiratory pressure -- 41. Initiation, maintenance, and weaning from mechanical ventilation -- 42. High frequency ventilation -- 43. Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation -- 44. Tracheal gas insufflation -- 45. Prone positioning -- 46. Liquid ventilation |
| Summary |
"The new edition of this outstanding reference covers core areas of respiratory care in a convenient outline format that makes it a comprehensive reference guide, a handy review tool for credentialing examinations, and an ideal supplemental text."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 1990 |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Treatment.
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Respiratory therapy.
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Respiration.
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| Author |
Dimas, Steven.
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Mack, Craig W.
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| LC no. |
19900127 |
| ISBN |
0323027008 : |
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