Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology: Essentials for Respiratory Care, 4th Edition [Paperback]

Terry Des Jardins (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0766825337 | ISBN-13: 978-0766825338 | Publication Date: November 30, 2001 | Edition: 4

This innovative book provides the most complete and accurate information about the structure and function of the respiratory system. Written in an easy to understand, highly visual format with excellent learning aids, inlcluding full color art throughout to enhance the reader's comprehension of difficult concepts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 550 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 4 edition (November 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766825337
• ISBN-13: 978-0766825338
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,014,241 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the expense, September 9, 2007

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Brendan J. Varley (Dallas, Tx.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology: Essentials for Respiratory Care, 4th Edition (Paperback)

This is not a very expensive text book for it's category. All the same it is a well written book by a reputable author and staff. The book demands that you pay full attention to every word in it's text. I mean that the text is written in a concise manner by a professional for the novice. Attention to detail is of utmost importance when you are studying. A solid basic knowledge of first year anatomy and physiology is essential. It wouldn't hurt to have your A&P text beside you. The author assumes that the student knows the basics and does not go into basic discussions but builds on each topic. Understand that this is a challenging text book pulling together all facets of A&P with full emphasis on Respiratory Care.
I personally find this text book a pleasant challenge. Keep in mind that the ultimate goal here is to be capable of keeping someone breathing. After all if you can't breath nothing else matters!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book ! Great Author, December 30, 2002

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"jsbrt" (Dieterich, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology: Essentials for Respiratory Care, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

This book is really helpful if you're just starting out in Respiratory Therapy, the illusrations are great. The book is easy to read and understand. Great reference book. There are charts and quick references you can either cut out of the book or photo copy and have as a handy pocket guide.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, April 14, 2011

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This review is from: Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology: Essentials for Respiratory Care, 5th Edition (Paperback)

Comprehensive, well written, covers Cardiovascular A & P, ECG's, Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology and more. A Gold standard for Resiratory and CVT students,