Description
Book SynopsisProvides the practical skills needed to apply classroom theory to clinical practice. This text features detailed, step-by-step procedures, supporting procedural illustrations, hands-on lab exercises, case studies, and critical thinking questions. It helps you understand and apply theoretical knowledge by demonstrating specific skills.
Table of ContentsSection 1: Foundations for Clinical Practice Quality and Evidence-Based Respiratory Care Patient Safety, Communication and Medical Records Principles of Infection Control Patient Assessment Preparing for Clinical Rotations Section 2: Interpreting Data Relating to Patient Care Interpreting Clinical Lab Data ECG Interpretation Hemodynamic Monitoring Analysis, Sampling and Monitoring of Gas Exchange Pulmonary Function Testing Chest X-Ray and Imaging Interpretation Section 3: Basic Therapeutics Airway Management Emergency Life Support Humidity and Bland Aerosol Therapy Storage and Delivery of Medical Gases Medical Gas Therapy Lung Expansion Therapy Section 4: Pulmonary Pharmacology Airway Pharmacology Delivery Devices Section 5: Critical Care Environment Mechanical Ventilators Noninvasive Ventilatory Support Invasive Ventilatory Support Monitoring and Management of the ICU Patient Venous Access Discontinuing Ventilatory Support Section 6: Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care Respiratory Care of Neonatal and Pediatric Patients Section 7: Additional Settings and Opportunities for Respiratory Care Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Polysomnography Home Care and Transport Section 8: Preparing to Enter the Respiratory Care Profession Interviewing and Preparing to Enter the Respiratory Care Profession Lab Activities Procedural Assessment Forms Answer Key to Lab Activities and Review Questions Appendix A: Normal/Common Values Appendix B: AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines Glossary
