History of respiratory care / David C. Shelledy and Carl P. Wiezalis -- Quality and evidence-based respiratory care / Lucy Kester and James K. Stoller -- Patient safety, communication, and recordkeeping / Robert L. Wilkins -- Principles of infection control / Steven M. Gordon -- Ethical and legal implications of practice / Charles Carroll -- Physical principles of respiratory care / Robert L. Wilkins -- Computer applications in respiratory care / Michael E. Anders -- The respiratory system / George H. Hicks -- The cardiovascular system / W. William Hughes -- Ventilation / Gregg L. Ruppel -- Gas exchange and transport / Robert L. Wilkins -- Solutions, body fluids, and electrolytes / Gregg L. Ruppel -- Acid-base balance / Will Beachey -- Regulation of breathing / Will Beachey -- Bedside assessment of the patient / Robert L. Wilkins -- Interpretation of clinical laboratory data / Robert L. Wilkins -- Interpreting the electrocardiogram / Kimberly A. Sorensen and Robert L. Wilkins -- Analysis and monitoring of gas exchange / Robert L. Wilkins -- Pulmonary function testing / F. Herbert Douce -- A synopsis of thoracic imaging / N. Lennard Specht and James K. Stoller -- Nutrition assessment / Georgia Hodgkin -- Pulmonary infections / Steven K. Schmitt and David L. Longworth -- Obstructive lung disease: COPD, asthma, and related diseases / Raed Dweik and James K. Stoller -- Interstitial lung disease / Jeffrey T. Chapman and Kevin K. Brown -- Pleural diseases / Charlie Strange -- Pulmonary vascular disease / Raed A. Dweik and Alejandro C. Arroliga -- Acute lung injury, pulmonary edema, and multiple system organ failure / Elliott D. Crouser and Ruairi J. Fahy -- Lung cancer / Peter Mazzone -- Neuromuscular and other diseases of the chest wall / Robert Schilz -- Disorders of sleep / Laurie A. Kilkenny, Karl S. Fernandes, Patrick J. Strollo, Jr -- Neonatal and pediatric respiratory disorders / Douglas D. Deming and N. Lennard Specht -- Airway pharmacology / Douglas S. Gardenhire -- Airway management / Kim F. Simmons and Craig L. Scanlan -- Emergency cardiovascular life support / Thomas A. Barnes -- Humidity and bland aerosol therapy / Jim Fink -- Aerosol drug therapy / Jim Fink -- Storage and delivery of medical gases / David Vines -- Medical gas therapy / Albert J. Heuer and Craig L. Scanlan -- Lung expansion therapy / Robert L. Wilkins -- Bronchial hygiene therapy / Mary Jane Myslinski and Craig L. Scanlan -- Respiratory failure and the need for ventilatory support / Loutfi S. Aboussouan -- Mechanical ventilators / Robert L. Chatburn and Teresa A. Volsko -- Physiology of ventilatory support / Timothy B. Op'tHolt -- Initiating and adjusting ventilatory support / David C. Shelledy -- Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation / Robert M. Kacmarek -- Monitoring and management of the patient in the intensive care unit / Alexander B. Adams -- Discontinuing ventilatory support / David C. Shellady -- Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care / Peter Betit and John Thompson -- Patient education and health promotion / Donna Gardner and Robert L. Wilkins -- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation / Kenneth A. Wyka -- Respiratory care in alternative settings / Albert J. Heuer and Craig L. Scanlan -- Appendix 1 : Temperature correction of barometric reading -- Appendix 2 : Factors to convert gas volumes from STPD to BTPS at given barometric pressures -- Appendix 3 : Factors to convert gas volumes from ATPS to STPD -- Appendix 4 : Table of normal values.

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. A full-color format makes the text easier to read and brings out key detail in the illustrations. Mini-Clinis provide short vignettes applying content in the text to actual patient care, asking you to think critically on problems you may encounter. 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. Therapist-Driven Protocols (TDPs) provide decision trees developed by hospitals, helping you to assess patients, initiate care, and evaluate outcomes. Rules of Thumb highlights rules, formulas, and key points important to clinical practice. Measurable Learning Objectives parallel the areas tested by the NBRC exam, helping you identify important information that goes beyond memorization and recall. Key Point summaries in bulleted format help you clearly identify key concepts covered in each chapter. 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. New History of Respiratory Care chapter describes the evolution and challenges of this profession. Updated content reflects changes in the field, with additions to the text including: more coverage of evidence-based care; information on HIPAA; a discussion of computer applications in a health care setting; an emphasis on how nutrition impacts the respiratory system; and the role of the respiratory therapist in disease management is discussed in the Cardiopulmonary Diseases section. 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.--From the publisher.