Time to master the complexities of respiratory care. The newly updated
Respiratory Care Made Incredibly Easy! (R), 3rd Edition, explains
the essentials with humor, expert guidance, and numerous colorful
images.
Offering the essential terms, skills, and equipment how-to's you need to
successfully treat the most common respiratory disorders, this
down-to-earth guide helps you grasp respiratory physiology,
pathophysiology, and pharmacology in clear and simple language. Prepare
for success in the classroom and on the job, with this enjoyable guide
to creating positive respiratory outcomes.
Grasp the fundamental concepts, skills, and processes of respiratory
care ...
NEW content on the latest respiratory modalities and updated
nursing guidelines
Dozens of colorful charts, drawings, and diagrams that make complex
respiratory care concepts clear and easy-to-remember
Perfect for visual learners --visually demonstrates anatomy and
physiology, the components of treatments and when and how to apply them,
and the causes, symptoms, and treatment of obstructive, restrictive,
vascular, and neoplastic lung disorders
Ideal reference and review for nursing students, new nurses, and
respiratory therapists, with clear, concise direction on areas such as:
Respiratory assessment techniques
Diagnostic procedures
Airway maintenance
Oxygen delivery
Chest drainage
Suctioning
Ventilatory support
Treating infection and inflammation
Assessing and treating traumatic injuries and other respiratory
emergencies
Care of patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
and end-tidal CO2 monitoring
Recognizing an asthma attack
Preoperative and postoperative care for patients having a thoracotomy or
lung transplant
Computed tomography (CT) and x-ray imaging
Chapter features that provide learning aids and on-the-unit support:
- Just the facts --quick summary of chapter content
- Kids' korner --seasoned guidance on caring for pediatric
patients
- Clinical pearls --clear-cut explanations of symptoms and
disorders, backed by direction and advice on treatment
- Advice from the experts --expert input on respiratory care
- Home care --helpful guidance on teaching patient self-care
- Breath sounds -- online access to breath sounds
- Nurses Joy and Jake --Practical advice and experienced insights
offered throughout
- Memory jogger --simple techniques for remembering vital
information
About the Clinical Editor
Rose Knapp, DNP, RN, APN-BC, is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and
Associate Graduate Faculty MSN Program Director and APN Program
Coordinator at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey.
