Product Description

Now edited by a pulmonologist, the 3rd edition is still one of the most well-written texts for students learning to understand the assessment and treatment of patients with respiratory disease. Each chapter begins with a background of selected disorders, followed by a case study with questions and answers designed to stimulate critical thinking skills.

- Each chapter covers etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, and treatment
- New and updated case studies maintain a unique interactive approach and simulate reality by guiding the reader through assessment and treatment Questions the therapist should be asking are strategically placed throughout the case study, followed by possible answers
- New pedagogical aids reinforce comprehension and include chapter objectives, bulleted chapter summaries, and sidebars designed to call out key points and assist the reader in focusing on important issues
- New appendices detail the standards of care for COPD, TB, and asthma
- Reformatted case studies, now with answers along page margin that can be covered by FREE fact-filled bookmark, allow students to progress at their own pace
- Useful for preparing for the NBRC clinical simulation examinations

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #160273 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 521 pages

Book Info
A. Davis. Loma Linda Univ., CA. Brandon/Hill Allied Health firstpurchase selection. Clinical textbook/reference for advanced respiratory therapy students and beginning practitioners. Includes case studies. Only available in softcover. Previous edition subtitled: Principles of Patient Care (c1993).