| Description |
1 online resource (vi, 441 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
LWW medical book collection.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 424-425) and index. |
| Summary |
"This quick-reference handbook presents the principles and practices of respiratory care in a clear, concise, easy-to-follow bulleted format enhanced by abundant illustrations and tables. Coverage begins with anatomy and physiology, assessment, diagnostic test results, and specific treatments. Subsequent chapters cover infection and inflammation, obstructive disorders, restrictive disorders, vascular lung disorders, traumatic injuries, neoplastic disorders, and emergencies and complications. Recurring icons include Red Flag, Age Pointer, Discharge Teaching, and Up Close. The book also includes an extensive list of important selected references."--Publisher Description. |
| Contents |
Anatomy and physiology -- Assessment -- Diagnostic tests and procedures -- Treatments -- Infection and inflammation -- Obstructive disorders -- Restrictive disorders -- Vascular lung disorders -- Traumatic injuries -- Neoplastic disorders -- Emergencies and complications. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Nursing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Respiratory Tract Diseases -- nursing.
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Nursing Care -- methods.
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Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Nursing.
(OCoLC)fst01095777
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks.
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Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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| Added Author |
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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| Added Title |
Respiratory care |
| Other Form: |
Print version: RN expert guides. Respiratory care. Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, ©2008 1582557071 (DLC) 2007012522 (OCoLC)104841611 |
| ISBN |
9781469886220 (e-book) |
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1469886227 (e-book) |
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