The field of respiratory care continues to change and grow. New research, therapies, and theories are continually emerging. Foundations of Respiratory Care 2nd Edition is written by leading authorities who have hands on, practical knowledge of the latest innovations and applications for care. Chapters cover timely topics such as the increasing population of elderly patients and the need for managing mass casualty incidents and disasters. Difficult topic areas such as interpretation of ventilator graphics, pharmacology, and hemodynamics are presented in a manner that allows for ease of comprehension and application of the concepts. The education of respiratory therapists is moving toward a problem-based learning model.
Foundations of Respiratory Care 2nd Edition captures that model through the integration of case studies throughout the reading to reinforce and fine tune problem solving and decision-making skills. The most current AARC clinical practice guidelines are referenced throughout to once again help bridge that gap between classroom and real world application of concepts.
Key Features
- BEST PRACTICES: Best Practices point out the best method or technique for performing a particular procedure.
- SPOTLIGHTS: Spotlights identify new equipment or procedures relevant to the subject.
- AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Age Specific Competencies discuss the variations in care delivery based upon the age of the patient.
- CASE STUDIES: Case studies illustrate concepts or applications of respiratory care.
New to this edition
- NEW MATERIAL: New material on mechanical ventilation and ventilatory modes, including importance of ventilatory waveforms.
- EQUIPMENT UPDATE: Thorough update on new equipment and procedures relating to oxygen and aerosol delivery both in the acute care setting and home environment.
- EXPANDED CHAPTERS: Expanded chapter on sleep related breathing disorders focusing on diagnostic testing, modes of treatment, and patient compliance involving positive airway pressure therapy.
Contents
Part I: ITS SCOPE OF PRACTICE.
- 1. The History and Scope of Respiratory Care.
- 2. The Legal and Ethical Practice of Respiratory Care.
Part II: THE APPLIED SCIENCES.
- 3. Applied Physics.
- 4. Applied Chemistry.
- 5. Applied Microbiology.
- 6. Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology.
- 7. Pharmacology.
- 8. Obstructive Lung Diseases.
- 9. Restrictive Lung Diseases.
- 10. Diffuse Lung Diseases.
- 11. Cardiovascular Diseases.
Part III: ESSENTIAL DIAGNOSTICS.
- 12. Hx, Assessment & Documentation.
- 13. Radiologic Examination of the Chest.
- 14. Fundamental Clinical Laboratory Studies.
- 15. Arterial Blood Gas Analysis and Non-Invasive Measurements of O2 and CO2.
- 16. Pulmonary Function Testing.
- 17. Sleep Medicine: Dx and Tests.
- 18. Cardiovascular Testing and Hemodynamic Measurements.
Part IV: ESSENTIAL THERAPEUTICS.
- 19. Oxygen and Medical Gas Therapy.
- 20. Humidity and Aerosol Therapy.
- 21. Hyperinflation Therapy.
- 22. Pulmonary Hygiene and CPT.
- 23. Airway Management.
- 24. Physiology of Mechanical Ventilation.
- 25. Mechanics & Modes of Mechanical Ventilation.
- 26. Initiating, Monitoring & D/C Mech. Ventilation.
- 27. Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation.
Part V: LEVELS OF DELIVERY.
- 28. Neonatal and Pediatric Applications.
- 29. Geriatric Applications.
- 30. Emergency Medicine & Rapid Response.
- 31. Emergency Preparedness.
- 32. Adult Critical Care.
- 33. Subacute Care.
- 34. Long-Term Care.
- 35. Home Care.
- 36. Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
- 37. Patient Transport in Respiratory Care.
Part VI: RESPIRATORY CARE: ASSORTED APPLICATIONS.
- 38. Protecting the Patient and Health Care Provider.
- 39. Health Promotion.
- 40. Education: Patient, Professional & Community Management and Computer
- 41. Applications in Respiratory Care.
- 42. Management of Respiratory Care Services.
- 43. Non-Traditional Roles of the RT.
APPENDICES
- Appendix A: Abbreviations.
- Appendix B: Routes for Entry-Level and Registry-Level Practice.
- Appendix C: Selected Diagnostic Studies.
- Appendix D: ABGs: Normal Values.
- Appendix E: Characteristics of Adventitious Breath Sounds.
Glossary.
Index.
About the Authors
- Kenneth A. Wyka, MS, RRT has been in the field of respiratory care since 1970. He obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey and formal training in respiratory care from the Lenox Hill Hospital School for Respiratory Therapy in New York City. In 1972, he founded the respiratory therapy program at Pasaic County Community College in Paterson, New Jersey. Since then, he managed the respiratory care department at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey, was the director of resiratory clinical education at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, started several pulmonary rehabilitation programs, worked in home care, and began a respiratory care consulting practice. He is the author of Respiratory Care in Alternative Sites and has been actively involved in several voluntary health and professional organizations. Currently, he is the Director of Marketing for Allied Health Care Services in Orange, New Jersey, and is an adjunct professor at Montclair State University in Upper Montclair, New Jersey.
- Paul J. Mathews PhD, RRT, FCCM, FCCP, FAARC is Associate Professor of Respiratory Care, School of Allied Health; Associate Professor in Physical Therapy; and Adjunct Associate Professor at the Center on Aging, University of Kansas. He received his respiratory therapy training at Yale-New Haven Medical Center in New Haven, Connecticut. He holds his undergraduate degree from Quinnipiac College, Hamden, Connecticut; a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Hartford in Connecticut; and EdS and PhD degrees from the University of Missouri in Kansas City, Missouri. He has published more than 160 articles in various national journals, has authored several books, serves on six editorial boards, and has lectured at many national and international meetings. In 1989, Dr. Mathews was president of the AARC, and, in 1990, he was selected for AARC Life Membership. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine and of the American College of Chest Physicians. Currently, he is a member of the New York Academy of Sciences and is listed in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World.
- A. Rutkowski is an Associate Professor at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–School of Health Related Professions in Newark, New Jersey. In addition to clinical experience providing Respiratory Care he has held management positions at a number of health care facilities in New Jersey and has served as a faculty member at several colleges and universities in New Jersey. He joined the faculty of the University of Medicine and Dentistry-School of Health Related Professions, Newark, New Jersey as an Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education for the Respiratory Care Program in 2003. He continues to be active in a number of professional associations including the American Association for Respiratory Care and its New Jersey affiliate. He has authored professional articles and book chapters, and has been invited to present on many topics of interest to respiratory therapy and other allied health professionals. Mr. Rutkowski holds an Associate of Science Degree, a Bachelor of Science Degree, a Master's Degree in Public Health, a Master's Degree in Business Administration, is a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), and an active member and Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).
Product Details
- Hardcover: 1152 pages
- Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 2 edition (2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1435469844
- ISBN-13: 978-1435469846
- Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
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