Mosby's Respiratory Care Equipment

The leading resource for more than two decades, this new edition of MOSBY'S RESPIRATORY CARE EQUIPMENT (formerly authored by Stephen P. McPherson) features a new, in-depth clinically oriented focus with thorough explanations of how equipment is used by respiratory care practitioners. New chapters include noninvasive assessment of physiologic functioning, blood gas analysis, principles of infection control, and sleep diagnostics. In addition, new content covers incentive spirometry, IPPB devices, and chest physiotherapy. Features like the "how-to" focus of the mechanical ventilator discussion, Clinical Practical Guideline excerpts, Decision Making and Problem Solving boxes, and internet resources set this book apart from the rest. The new art, a new focus, new features and a new author team make this the most sought-after edition ever!

* Over 650 (300 new) line drawings and photographs to help students learn faster and easier. Full-page line drawings of ventilator control panels allow for easy identification of controls. * Review questions at the end of each chapter include multiple-choice questions modeled after those on the NBRC exam as well as critical-thinking questions to prepare the student to practice as a Respiratory Therapist. * All key terms are listed in a glossary at the end of the book to help students learn easier.