Author: Committee to Review the NIOSH Respiratory Disease
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: research, institute, occupational, safety, national, health, programs, diseases, niosh, reviews, respiratory
Number of Pages: 250
Published: 2008-07-07
List price: $48.00
ISBN-10: 0309118735
ISBN-13: 9780309118736

Respiratory diseases caused by exposures to dangerous materials in the workplace have tremendous implications for worker health and, by extension, the national economy. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates that deaths from work-related respiratory diseases and cancers account for about 70 percent of all occupational disease deaths. NIOSH conducts research in order to detect and reduce work-related hazardous exposures, injuries, and diseases; its Respiratory Disease Research Program (RDRP) focuses on respiratory diseases.This National Research Council book

Authors:Lynn M. Taussig MD, Louis I. Landau MD FRACP,
Publisher: Mosby
Keywords: medicine, respiratory, pediatric, taussing
Number of Pages: 1152
Published: 2008-04-08
List price: $159.00
ISBN-10: 0323040489
ISBN-13: 9780323040488

Featuring the work of recognized worldwide experts, this user-friendly text presents the most current scientific information, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies for the care of children with acute and chronic respiratory diseases. A consistent chapter format enables you to rapidly and effortlessly locate the most current protocols on manifestations, etiologies, triggers, approaches to treatment, complications, and preventative strategies. And, a bonus website-new to this edition-features all of the book’s illustrations and extensive reference lists for each chapter in elect

Author: James R. Sills MEd CPFT RRT
Publisher: Mosby
Keywords: advanced, guide, exam, respiratory, simulation, exams, therapy, clinical, resource, therapist, complete, written, registry
Number of Pages: 528
Published: 2006-03-01
List price: $69.95
ISBN-10: 032302825X
ISBN-13: 9780323028257

Advanced Respiratory Therapist Exam Guide prepares readers for every testable subject on both the written registry and clinical simulations portions of the NBRC registry examination both requirements to be awarded the RRT (registered respiratory therapist) credential. This new edition has been revised to directly tie in with the most recent NBRC examination matrix and content outline. Each chapter includes content review, self-assessment questions, and study hints. In addition, each chapter has NBRC-type review questions with rationales explaining why answers are correct or incorrect. Difficu

Authors:Robert J. Mason MD, V. Courtney Broaddus MD, Thomas
Publisher: Saunders
Keywords: medicine, respiratory, textbook, murray, volume, nadel
Number of Pages: 2400
Published: 2010-05-06
List price: $369.00
ISBN-10: 1416047107
ISBN-13: 9781416047100

Completely revised, the 4th Edition of this authoritative reference delivers a wealth of new information that enables readers to identify, treat, and manage a full range of respiratory disorders more easily than ever. Edited and written by leaders in the field, the book covers the scientific principles of respiratory medicine; its foundations in basic anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and immunology; and its clinical applications. It features a wealth of new chapters * coverage of new modalities in biotechnologic, genomic, and informational sciences * a new 2-color design that make

Author: Terry Des Jardins MEd RRTGeorge G. Burton MD FA
Publisher: Mosby
Keywords: disease, clinical, respiratory, manifestations, assesments, jardins, des, assessment
Number of Pages: 688
Published: 2005-11-10
List price: $82.95
ISBN-10: 0323028063
ISBN-13: 9780323028066

The new edition of this popular text has been extensively revised to reflect the latest changes in the field. The introductory chapters address the fundamental skills and protocols necessary for clinical assessment. Each disease is presented in relation to one of six clinical scenarios: atelectasis, consolidation, increased alveolar-capillary membrane thickness, bronchospasm, excessive bronchial secretions, and distal airway and alveolar weakening. Students are provided with an illustration of the major alterations of the lungs, the etiology of the disease, an overview of clinical manifestatio

Author: Kent Whitaker
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Keywords: respiratory, pediatric, comprehensive, perinatal, care, amp
Number of Pages: 832
Published: 2001-02-14
List price: $123.95
ISBN-10: 0766813738
ISBN-13: 9780766813731

Respiratory students and therapists can learn the latest in respiratory care for newborns and children from this updated book. Readers will study fetal development of the cardiopulmonary system, then learn respiratory care of neonatal and pediatric patients, as well as causes and care of respiratory illnesses. A section devoted to ventilation and oxygenation includes information on both conventional and special techniques. Even topics such as care of parents and home care are discussed in detail. Ten clinical case studies supplement the main text. Key features: ¨ Corresponds with the new NBR

Author: David W. Chang
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Keywords: calculations, care, respiratory
Number of Pages: 304
Published: 1998-12-17
List price: $88.95
ISBN-10: 0766805174
ISBN-13: 9780766805170

This resource covers all essential calculations used in the practice of respiratory care. The step-by-step approach should help any student complete a calculation with little difficulty. Each equation presented is accompanied by a description of the abbreviations, followed by an example of its calculation. Pertinent clinical notes are described at the end of each topic. Practice exercises are included to reinforce leaning and retention. A review of basic math functions is included. (Respiratory therapy, RT, RTT, Resp. Care, RC, calculations, respiratory care)