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Cairo PhD RRT FAARC, James M.

ISBN 10: 0323528961 / ISBN 13: 9780323528962

Published by Mosby, 2017

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Synopsis:

<p>The most clinically relevant respiratory care equipment textbook on the market, <b>Mosby's Respiratory Care Equipment, 10^th Edition </b>employs a "how-to" approach that moves beyond technical descriptions of machinery. Learn to identify equipment, understand how it works, and apply your knowledge to clinical practice with this comprehensive overview of the equipment and techniques used by respiratory therapists to treat cardiopulmonary dysfunction. The 10th edition includes updated information on the latest devices and equipment, which are divided into clearly defined sections including: ventilators, transport, home-care, neonatal and pediatric ventilators, and alternative ventilators. In addition, there's a focus on specific ventilator characteristics such as mode, monitors and displays, alarms and indicators, graphics, special features, and troubleshooting for lesser-used ventilators.</p><b> <ul> <li>UNIQUE! Clinical Approach </li></ul></b><li>provides you with a "how-to" guide to identifying equipment, understanding how it works, and applying the information in clinical practice.</li> <li><b>UNIQUE! List of Ventilators organized by application area and manufacturer </b>make<b> </b>review and research quick and easy.</li> <li><b>NBRC-style Self-Assessment Questions </b>at the end of every chapter prepares you for credentialing exams<b>.</b></li> <li><b>UNIQUE! <i>Infection Control</i> chapter </b>provides a review of this critical topic that RTs must understand to prevent healthcare-associated infections.</li> <li><b>Excerpts of <i>Clinical Practice Guidelines</i> (CPGs) </b>give you important information regarding indications/contraindications, hazards and complications, assessment of need, assessment of outcome, and monitoring.</li> <li><b>Pedagogy includes</b> <b>chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms, chapter introductions, and bulleted key point summaries </b>to<b> </b>reinforce material and help you to identify relevant content.</li> <li><b>UNIQUE! <i>Clinical Scenario</i> boxes (formerly Clinical Rounds) </b>allow you to apply material you've learned to a clinical setting.</li> <li><b>UNIQUE! <i>Historical Notes</i> boxes </b><ul>present educational and/or clinically relevant and valuable historical information of respiratory care equipment.</ul></li><ul><b> <li>NEW! Thoroughly updated content </li></b><li>reflects changes in the NBRC exam.</li> <li><b>NEW! Updated images and full-color design </b>enhances your understanding of key concepts. </li> <li><b>NEW! Streamlined device coverage </b>features the basics of the most widely used devices in a clearly segmented and bulleted format for easy access to this key information.</li> <li><b>NEW! Content</b> <b>on the latest devices and equipment</b> includes: ventilators, transport, home-care, neonatal and pediatric ventilators, and alternative ventilators.</li></ul>

Bibliographic Details

Title: Mosby's Respiratory Care Equipment - ...
Publisher: Mosby
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Good