The Asthma Educator’s Handbook [Paperback]

Christopher Fanta (Author), Elisabeth Stieb (Author), Elaine Carter (Author), Kenan Haver (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071447377 | ISBN-13: 978-0071447379 | Publication Date: July 2, 2007 | Edition: 1

Learn asthma care essentials -- from top experts at the Partners Asthma Center

"This book teaches physicians and other healthcare professionals how to recognize and treat asthma exacerbations and was inspired by patients and their experiences with this disease. It is designed for informed educators who know a fair amount about asthma while focusing on patient needs. It is an excellent resource for asthma educators. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service

Internists, family physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists will find this unparalleled, authoritative guide has everything needed to understand and treat asthma in children and adults.

Ideal for preparing for certification as an asthma educator (AE-C), The Asthma Educator's Handbook includes important information such as:

How to develop an asthma action plan based on the principles of assessing and treating asthma attacks

Diagnosis and staging ambulatory asthma treatment

Inhalers and inhalation aids

Managing asthmatic attacks

Chapter-ending Q&As that simulate the types of questions likely to appear on the National Asthma Educators Certification Board Exam

Case discussions that test your knowledge by asking you to assume the role of an asthma educator

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About the Author

Christopher H. Fanta, MD is a member of Partners Asthma Center, Brigham & Women’s and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA and has a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School.

Elaine L. Carter, RN, AE-C is a member of Partners Asthma Center, Brigham & Women’s and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.

Elisabeth S. Stieb, RN, AE-C is a member of Partners Asthma Center, Brigham & Women's and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.

Kenan E. Haver, MD is a member of Partners Asthma Center, Brigham & Women's and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA and has a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (July 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071447377
• ISBN-13: 978-0071447379
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #262,303 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #61 in Books > Medical Books > Allied Health Professions > Respiratory Therapy

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful and clearly written, April 18, 2010

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Kanna Lavinia "Urban reader" (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Asthma Educator’s Handbook (Paperback)

The Asthma Educator's handbook is clearly written and a helpful reference to prepare for the NAECB exam. The one drawback is that the book was published before the release of the 2007 NAEPP EPR-3 guidelines and the chapter discussion of the guidelines is now outdated.

5.0 out of 5 stars Asthma Educator Guide, January 20, 2012

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I loved this book. It had alot of information and questions at the end of each chapter. It covered alot of material in a way that you can easily understand it.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Thank you, September 10, 2010

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This review is from: The Asthma Educator’s Handbook (Paperback)

As much as I have read, the book is very well written and very informative. I plan on using the book to study (and pass!) the AE-C test. Thank you for writing this book!