Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care [Paperback]

Gary C. White (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 17, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0766825329 | ISBN-13: 978-0766825321 | Edition: 4

This book combines the theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills required to perform the required to practice the art and science of respiratory care. Other books only present the psychomotor aspects of a skill or procedure (monkey see monkey do). This is the only text that integrates the theory knowledge and the practical skills in one concise manual. By combining both aspects of procedural performance, indications, contraindications, assessment and outcomes may be more thoroughly emphasized. The inclusion of the American Association for Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines lends credibility to this approach. The clinical practice guidelines emphasize the importance of assessment of need, contraindications, hazards/complications, monitoring and outcomes assessment. Simply providing a "cook book" approach to a skill or procedure negates the importance of the theory required to perform adequate assessment and document outcomes of a given therapeutic intervention.

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This textbook explains theory and operation of respirator equipment routinely used in the hospital setting, with section on patient assessment therapeutics, emergence management, and ventilation. Topics include pulmonary testing, oxygen administration, intravenous lines and new born mechanical ventilation. The fourth edition adds chapters on radiological assessment, bronchial hygiene therapy, chest tubes, and wave form analysis. - SciTech Book News March 2003

Product Details

• Paperback: 720 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 4 edition (October 17, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766825329
• ISBN-13: 978-0766825321
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #391,807 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #88 in Books > Medical Books > Allied Health Professions > Respiratory Therapy

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars breath away with me, January 21, 2002

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inez (usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach (Paperback)

this book is an excellent resource for your basic lab campanion. each chapter is outlined clearly and is detailed for the individual student to understand. I so much enjoy this book I have introduced even the new students coming into the respiratory program to purchase this book. this is a Must Have! all required information that is needed is here, and explained step-by-step format. buy it, this book is a breath of fresh air,not filled with unnessary medical jargon.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book For All RT's, Past, Present and Future., April 3, 2005

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Oldlungs - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care (Paperback)

Handy is an understatement. Every RT and RT student should have this book nearby.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow, November 10, 2009

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This review is from: Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care (Paperback)

This is the bare bones, no fluff, respiratory equipment guide. Follows clinical check-offs and tells you exactly what you NEED to know. Well worth the envestment for any student or RT.