Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care
By- Robert Wilkins, PhD, RRT, FAARC, Chair and Professor, Department of Respiratory Care, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
- James Dexter, MD, FACP, FCCP, Associate Clinical Professor, Loma Linda Professor, Redland, CA
- Al Heuer, PhD, MBA, RRT, RPFT, Associate Professor and Program Director, Respiratory Care Program, School o fHealth Related Professions, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey
The only respiratory care text devoted exclusively to patient assessment! By performing a thorough patient assessment, youll be able to assist physicians in the decision-making process regarding treatment, in evaluating the treatments effectiveness, and in determining if changes in the treatment need to be made. The books comprehensive approach covers all of the most important aspects and topics of assessment. This edition is streamlined to emphasize learning objectives. And you can prepare for the CRT exam more effectively with the new NBRC Exam Matrix Correlation Guide!
Paperback, 496 Pages
Published: February 2009
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-1-4160-5923-3
Contents
- 1. Preparing for the Patient Encounter
2. The Medical History and the Interview
3. Cardiopulmonary Symptoms
4. Vital Signs
5. Fundamentals of Physical Examination
6. NEW! Neurological Assessment of the Respiratory Care Patient
7. Clinical Laboratory Studies
8. Interpretation of Blood Gases
9. Pulmonary Function Testing
10. Clinical Application of the Chest Radiograph
11. Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram
12. Assessment of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient
13. Assessment of the Older Patient
14. Respiratory Monitoring in the Intensive Care Unit
15. Assessment of Cardiac Output
16. Assessment of Hemodynamic Pressures
17. Flexible Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
18. Nutritional Assessment of Patients with Respiratory Disease
19. Assessment of Sleep and Breathing
20. Assessment of the Home Care Patient
21. Documentation of the Patient Assessment
Appendix
NEW! Procedure Checklists
Glossary
