Egan's fundamentals of respiratory care
Contributors: Stoller, James K.; Heuer, Albert J.; Egan, Donald F., 1916-
Edition: 10th ed. / [edited by] Robert M. Kacmarek, James K. Stoller, Albert J. Heuer ; consulting editors, Robert L. Chatburn, Richard H. Kallet, Lucy Kester.
Publisher: Elsevier/Mosby
Published: 2013
Place of publication: St. Louis, Mo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1424
ISBN-13: 9780323082037
Subjects: Respiratory Therapy; Therapy; Methods; Respiratory Tract Diseases
Other titles: Fundamentals of respiratory care
Description: The 10th Edition of this text delivers a comprehensive introduction to the field of respiratory care including the latest advances and trends in professional practice today. This new edition, explains the role of respiratory therapists (RTs), scientific bases for treatment, and clinical applications. In-depth discussions progress from the principles of respiratory care to applied anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, discussion of specific respiratory illnesses, basic therapy, acute and critical care, and preventive and long-term care. For use in preparation for the NBRC examination. -- From back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.