Gibson Vanessa, Waters David (eds.) Respiratory Care

CRC Press, 2017. — 297 p.This comprehensive text provides a detailed overview and discussion of respiratory care, with chapters on assessment, investigations, treatments and a wide range of conditions, as well as anatomy and physiology. Taking an inter-professional and patient-focused approach, Respiratory Care is evidence-based and linked to key practice guidelines to enable postgraduate students and professionals to provide the most effective care. Each chapter includes learning outcomes and makes use of case studies to provide an explicit and practical application of the topic to patient care. Respiratory Care is essential reading for all nurses and healthcare professionals in respiratory care in hospital or community settings.Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology
Respiratory History Taking & Physical Assessment
Respiratory Investigations
Pulse Oximetry and Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Asthma
Tuberculosis
Pneumothorax
Occupational Lung Disease
Pneumonia
Lung Cancer
Bronchiectasis
Interstitial Lung Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Thoracic Surgery
Tracheostomy Care
Oxygen Therapy
Non-Invasive Ventilation
Smoking Cessation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Respiratory Conditions
End of Life Care in Relation to Respiratory Conditions