Equipment For Respiratory Care is changing the paradigm of historic respiratory care equipment books. Focusing on the principles of the equipment and then concluding with in-depth discussion and practical solutions to complex problems, this focus on the clinical application of patient care enhances key critical thinking skills with clear explanations of the features of the equipment as well as the way it functions. New Approach - Emphasis on clinical application rather than engineering technical detail to drive critical thinking Provides students with the tools to approach equipment troubleshooting rather than have to rely on textbook algorithms Includes Case-based critical thinking modules provide the opportunity to develop decision making skills Provides an easy to use, logical approach to tackling clinical or patient and technical problems Helps students select the most appropriate equipment determined by patient need among similar technologies Includes illustrations from the user's point of view will focus on how the operator needs to interact with the equipment Follows AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines

This handbook covers the principles of mechanical ventilation, making them easy to understand and apply in clinical settings. Presented in an accessible style and supplemented by a wealth of illustrations and graphs, it includes chapters on the basic mathematics and physics of ventilation, respiratory anatomy, basic and advanced ventilation modes, and the fundamentals of acid-base balance. A closing chapter on troubleshooting for mechanical ventilation provides valuable tips on how to deal with various situations encountered in intensive care units. The book is primarily intended for respiratory therapy practitioners, clinicians in pulmonary units, and pulmonologists, as well as graduate students in respiratory medicine and students pursuing undergraduate courses in respiratory therapy - all of whose work involves mechanical ventilators.

The Microbiology of Respiratory System Infections reviews modern approaches in the diagnosis, treatment, and prophylaxis of respiratory system infections. The book is very useful for researchers, scientists, academics, medical practitioners, graduate and postgraduate students, and specialists from pharmaceutical and laboratory diagnostic companies. The book has been divided into three sections according to the types of respiratory pathogens. The first section contains reviews on the most common and epidemiologically important respiratory viruses, such as influenza virus, severe acute respiratory system coronavirus, and recently discovered Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus. The second section is devoted to bacterial and fungal pathogens, which discusses etiology and pathogenesis including infections in patients with compromised immune system, and infections caused by fungal pathogens, such as Aspergillus and Pneumocystis. The third section incorporates treatment approaches against different types of bacterial infections of the lower respiratory tract. This section reviews classical antimicrobial and phytomedical approaches as well as the application of nanotechnology against respiratory pathogens.

Comprehensive Respiratory Therapy Exam Preparation Guide, Fourth Edition is the ultimate study guide for respiratory therapy students preparing to take the NBRC TMC and CSE exams. Thousands of people take the NBRC TMC and CSE each year, but only about half of those test-takers are awarded the credentials needed to become a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist. Newly updated to reflect the changes to the 2020 NBRC, the Guide and its accompanying web resources comprise all the content, strategies, and tools you'll need to succeed.As long-time educators and professionals, authors Al Heuer and Narciso Rodriguez know exactly what it takes to pass the exams, and NBRC hopefuls who utilize this powerful resource will reap the benefits of their experience. The Preparation Guide is specifically designed to help students optimize their preparation--and avoid the common pitfalls many encounter.