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By
Glenda Esmond, BSc(Hons), DiP Nursing, RGN, Lecturer Practitioner, City University, St. Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery and London Chest Hospital, London, UK
Description
A comprehensive, patient-centered textbook of respiratory care covering the full range of patients' needs/problems and related nursing
responsibilities for acute and chronic respiratory conditions in both primary and secondary health care sectors. This is a rapidly changing
field in which nurses need to maintain their knowledge of developments in practice. Research/evidence-based but with a strong practical
approach throughout.
Audience
Specialist respiratory nurses; nurses in hospital and community settings especially practice nurses, health visitors, school nurses (professional level, clinical reference book)
Contents
Anatomy and Physiology. Respiratory Assessment. Smoking and smoking cessation. Diagnostic investigations. Respiratory Medications. Living
with Chronic Respiratory Illness and Breathlessness. Oxygen Therapy. Respiratory Support Techniques. Respiratory Infections. Nutrition.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation. End-Stage Management of Respiratory Disease. Primary and Secondary Care Interface.
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Paperback, 284 pages, publication date: SEP-2001
ISBN-13: 978-0-7020-2427-6
ISBN-10: 0-7020-2427-9
Imprint: BAILLIÈRE TINDALL
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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