Clinical assessment in respiratory care
Wilkins, Robert H. / Dexter, James R. / Heuer, Albert J.
6th edition
2010
xv, 476 p. : ill.
9781416059233
Anglais
1. Preparing for the patient encounter -- 2. The medical history and the interview -- 3. Cardiopulmonary symptoms -- 4. Vital signs -- 5. Fundamentals of physical examination -- 6. Neurologic assessment -- 7. Clinical laboratory studies -- 8. Interpretation of blood gases -- 9. Pulmonary function testing -- 10. Clinical application of the chest radiograph -- 11. Interpretation of electrocardiogram tracings -- 12. Assessment of neonatal and pediatric patients -- 13. Assessment of older adult patients -- 14. Respiratory monitoring in the intensive care unit -- 15. Assessment of cardiac output -- 16. Assessment of hemodynamic pressures -- 17. Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy -- 18. Nutritional assessment of patients with respiratory disease -- 19. Assessment of sleep and breathing -- 20. Assessment of the home care patient -- 21. Documentation of patient assessment
The only respiratory care text devoted exclusively to patient assessment! By performing a thorough patient assessment, you'll be able to assist physicians in the decision-making process regarding treatment, in evaluating the treatment's effectiveness, and in determining if changes in the treatment need to be made. The book's comprehensive approach covers all of the most important aspects and topics of assessment. This edition is streamlined to emphasize learning objectives. And you can prepare for the CRT exam more effectively with the new NBRC Exam Matrix Correlation Guide!
Key Features
• A comprehensive approach covers all of the most important aspects of assessment, so you can assess patients effectively.
• Additional Questions to Ask About boxes list questions that you should ask patients (e.g., coughing, sputum, shortness of breath) or ask yourself (e.g., lung sounds you are hearing, blood pressure, respiratory rate).
• Learning objectives, chapter outlines, chapter overviews, and key terms lists begin each chapter, preparing you for the key topics and content you will learn.
• Key Point summaries and assessment questions reflect and emphasize the key information identified in the learning objectives.
• Answers to assessment questions help you review by including rationales and page references to the textbook, by reflecting the NBRC format, and by supporting learning objectives.
• Enhanced Simply Stated boxes emphasize important concepts.
• Additional case studies help you apply chapter content to clinical scenarios.
Insuffisance respiratoire / Inhalothérapeutes / Appareil cardiopulmonaire - Maladies / Appareil cardiopulmonaire - Diagnostic
WF 141 W685c 2010
Exemplaires
Nbre d'exemplaires : 1| N° | Cote | Localisation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WF 141 W685c 2010 | Bibliothèque Norman-Bethune [disponible] |