By
Robert Kacmarek, PhD, RRT, FAARC, Professor of Anesthesiology, Harvard Medical School; Director, Respiratory Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Craig Mack, RRT
Description
The new edition of this essential resource covers core areas of respiratory care in a convenient outline format that makes it a great
quick-reference guide, a handy review tool for credentialing examinations, and a comprehensive reference guide for clinical practice.
Key topics include basic science; anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and neurological systems; and therapeutic
aspects of neonatal, pediatric, and adult respiratory care. Also features extensive coverage of pharmacology and infection control.
