Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach [Paperback]

Gary White (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0827379986 | ISBN-13: 978-0827379985 | Publication Date: October 21, 1997 | Edition: 3rd

This essential competency-based manual incorporates the theory and laboratory skills required to safely and effectively perform therapeutic procedures. Designed for laboratory and clinical settings, both entry-level and advanced skills are covered.
-- new chapters reflecting practitioners' multi-competent roles
-- includes appropriate partial Clinical Practice Guidelines for procedures in text
-- detailed rationales and comprehensive evaluation forms for every procedure
-- questions are written in NBRC format to help prepare for certification exams

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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 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 607 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Pub; 3rd edition (October 21, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827379986
• ISBN-13: 978-0827379985
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,533,345 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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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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.