A leader in respiratory care education for more than 35 years, this comprehensive textbook lays a strong foundation for a successful career. You'll gain a thorough understanding of the role of respiratory therapists (RTs), a scientific basis for treatment, and clinical applications. In-depth discussions progress from the principles of respiratory care to applied anatomy and physiology, assessment, discussion of specific respiratory illnesses, basic therapy, acute and critical care, and preventive and long-term care. Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) and Therapist Driven Protocols (TDPs) in appropriate chapters familiarize you with patient care guidelines and decision trees as they are used in practice.
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<li>A full-color format makes the text easier to read and brings out key detail in the illustrations.</li>
<li>Mini-Clinis provide short vignettes applying content in the text to actual patient care, asking you to think critically on problems you may encounter.</li>
<li>Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) cover the steps of patient care with important information on indications/contraindications, hazards and complications, assessment of need, assessment of outcome, and monitoring.</li>
<li>Therapist-Driven Protocols (TDPs) provide decision trees developed by hospitals, helping you to assess patients, initiate care, and evaluate outcomes.</li>
<li>Rules of Thumb highlights rules, formulas, and key points important to clinical practice.</li>
<li>Measurable Learning Objectives parallel the areas tested by the NBRC exam, helping you identify important information that goes beyond memorization and recall.</li>
<li>Key Point summaries in bulleted format help you clearly identify key concepts covered in each chapter.</li>
<li>A Workbook includes a wide range of activities such as NBRC-type multiple-choice questions, case studies, experiments, and hands-on activities, allowing you to apply the knowledge you've gained from the text.</li>
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<li>New History of Respiratory Care chapter describes the evolution and challenges of this profession.</li>
<li>Updated content reflects changes in the field, with additions to the text including:</li>
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<li>More coverage of evidence-based care</li>
<li>Information on HIPAA</li>
<li>A discussion of computer applications in a health care setting</li>
<li>An emphasis on how nutrition impacts the respiratory system</li>
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<li>The role of the respiratory therapist in disease management is discussed in the Cardiopulmonary Diseases section.</li>
<li>A new appendix cross-references the NBRC examination matrices for the CRT and RRT to content in the book, making it easier to prepare for the NBRC exams.</li>
<li>New editor Robert Kacmarek, a well-known figure in respiratory care, has joined Robert Wilkins and James Stoller.</li>
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Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care

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Kacmarek PhD RRT FAARC, Robert M.

Wilkins PhD RRT FAARC, Robert L.

Stoller MD MS FAARC FCCP, James K.

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Heuer PhD MBA RRT RPFT FAARC, Albert J.

This is a Pageburst digital textbook; 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.The convenient outline format breaks information down into manageable bits of information that make it ideal for study, review, and quick referenceThe comprehensive coverage of key topics - from introductory material through therapeutic care - consolidates the full spectrum of respiratory care into one essential resourceCompletely updated to reflect the significant advancements in the field of respiratory careReflects the required core content of the most recent National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) examination matrix, ensuring the most up-to-date competency requirements for certificationFeatures new chapters on ventilatory management for obstructive pulmonary disease, adult respiratory distress syndrome, NIPPV, tracheal gas insufflation, prone positioning, and liquid ventilationA redesigned format provides easier navigation through the text

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A leader in respiratory care education for more than 40 years, Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 10th Edition delivers a comprehensive introduction to the field of respiratory care and keeps you up-to-date on the latest advances and trends in professional practice today. With this new edition, you'll gain a thorough understanding of 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, assessment, discussion of specific respiratory illnesses, basic therapy, acute and critical care, and preventive and long-term care. Egan's is the most recommended and trusted text for NBRC examination preparation. 
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<li>UNIQUE! </li>Egan's trusted reputation as the preeminent fundamental respiratory care textbook delivers comprehensive coverage while keeping you up to date with this ever-changing profession.<li>UNIQUE! Expert authorship from the leading figures in respiratory care ensures critical content is covered thoroughly and accurately. </li> <li>UNIQUE! Mini Clinis give you an opportunity to apply text content to actual patient care through short, critical-thinking vignettes.</li> <li>UNIQUE! Rules of Thumb highlight rules, formulas, and key points that are important to clinical practice. </li> <li>Excerpts of all 49 published Clinical Practice Guidelines provide you with important information regarding indications/contraindications, hazards and complications, assessment of need, and assessment of outcome and monitoring. </li> <li>
Therapist Driven Protocols (TDPs) used by RTs in hospitals to assess patients, initiate care, and evaluate outcomes, are incorporated throughout the text to demonstrate the value of following an established protocol. </li> <li>Learning Objectives </li>highlight key content at the beginning and at the end of each chapter in a bulleted section and parallel the three areas tested on the NBRC exam: recall, analysis, and application.</ul>
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Updated content aligned with the 2009 NBRC CRT Summary Content Outline ensures the text is both current and clinically accurate.</li>
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Expanded use of the NBRC Exam Matrix Correlation Chart throughout all Evolve online resources makes test preparation easier. </li>
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