| Description |
xiii,282 p: ill ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Summary |
"Respiratory conditions are a leading cause of death and disability and account for a massive proportion of hospital admissions. This comprehensive text provides a detailed overview and discussion of respiratory care, with chapters on assessments, investigations, treatments and a wide range of conditions, as well as anatomy and physiology"--Page [4] of cover |
| Subject |
Respiratory therapy
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Respiratory insufficiency -- Diagnosis
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Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Diagnosis
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Respiratory therapists
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| Added Author |
Gibson-Howell, Joan
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Waters, Gill
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| ISBN |
9781482248708 |
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