Respiratory Care: Essential Clinical Skills for Nurses by Caia Francis (English)

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Respiratory Care by Caia Francis A guide to care of patients with respiratory illness. It explores the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, examines assessment of respiratory function, and addresses management of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, lung cancer and respiratory infections including TB and pneumonia. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Respiratory care is a beginners guide to care of patients with respiratory illness. It contains evidence-based guidelines to enable students and newly qualified staff to develop the essential clinical skills needed to care for all patients with respiratory disease. Respiratory Care explores the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, examines assessment of respiratory function, and addresses day-to-day management of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, lung cancer and respiratory infections including TB and pneumonia, in order to improve quality of life. Back Cover Respiratory care is a beginners guide to care of patients with respiratory illness. It contains evidence-based guidelines to enable students and newly qualified staff to develop the essential clinical skills needed to care for all patients with respiratory disease. Respiratory Care explores the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, examines assessment of respiratory function, and addresses day-to-day management of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, lung cancer and respiratory infections including TB and pneumonia, in order to improve quality of life. Flap Respiratory care is a beginners guide to care of patients with respiratory illness. It contains evidence-based guidelines to enable students and newly qualified staff to develop the essential clinical skills needed to care for all patients with respiratory disease. Respiratory Care explores the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, examines assessment of respiratory function, and addresses day-to-day management of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, lung cancer and respiratory infections including TB and pneumonia, in order to improve quality of life. Author Biography Caia Francis is a Lecturer at the University of the West of England. Table of Contents Preface vi Acknowledgements viii 1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System 1 2 Asthma 21 3 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 55 4 Nebulisers and Inhalers 97 5 Oxygen Therapy 125 6 Lung Cancer and Thoracic Surgical Intervention 152 7 Respiratory Infection 173 8 Respiratory Assessment 189 Appendix A: Spirometry Respiratory Values 219 Appendix B: Pharmaceutical Companies and Respiratory Product Manufacturers 228 Appendix C: Smoking Cessation Advice 229 Appendix D: Respiratory Charities 230 Appendix E: Professional Societies/Education and Training Organisations 231 Index 232 Review This is a portable book and so can be used by the beginning practitioner. The case studies are most helpful in illustrating the nurses ability to impact the care of the pulmonary patient. The books goal of providing evidence-based practice for caring for patients with pulmonary disease is met with the inclusion of additional resources and citations. Elizabeth McNamara-Aslin, RN, and Douglas Aslin, RRT, Respiratory Care, May 2007 Long Description Respiratory care is a beginners guide to care of patients with respiratory illness. It contains evidence-based guidelines to enable students and newly qualified staff to develop the essential clinical skills needed to care for all patients with respiratory disease. Respiratory Care explores the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, examines assessment of respiratory function, and addresses day-to-day management of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, lung cancer and respiratory infections including TB and pneumonia, in order to improve quality of life. Review Text ?This is a portable book and so can be used by the beginning practitioner. The case studies are most helpful in illustrating the nurses ability to impact the care of the pulmonary patient. The books goal of providing evidence-based practice for caring for patients with pulmonary disease is met with the inclusion of additional resources and citations.? Elizabeth McNamara-Aslin, RN, and Douglas Aslin, RRT, Respiratory Care, May 2007 Review Quote This is a portable book and so can be used by the beginning practitioner. The case studies are most helpful in illustrating the nurses ability to impact the care of the pulmonary patient. The books goal of providing evidence-based practice for caring for patients with pulmonary disease is met with the inclusion of additional resources and citations. Elizabeth McNamara-Aslin, RN, and Douglas Aslin, RRT, Respiratory Care, May 2007 Promotional "Headline" This is a portable book and so can be used by the beginning practitioner. The case studies are most helpful in illustrating the nurses ability to impact the care of the pulmonary patient. The books goal of providing evidence-based practice for caring for patients with pulmonary disease is met with the inclusion of additional resources and citations. Elizabeth McNamara-Aslin, RN, and Douglas Aslin, RRT, Respiratory Care, May 2007 Feature * Contains practical guidelines for effective respiratory care * Assumes no prior knowledge * Reviews latest developments in the management of respiratory infections and COPD * Explores choice of inhalers, oxygen therapy, and assessment of respiratory function * Incorporates new British Thoracic Society Guidelines on asthma care * Addresses acute, chronic and community care Details ISBN1405117176 Author Caia Francis Short Title RESPIRATORY CARE Series Essential Clinical Skills for Nurses Language English ISBN-10 1405117176 ISBN-13 9781405117173 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Edition 1st Subtitle Essential Clinical Skills for Nurses Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Affiliation University of the West of England DOI 10.1604/9781405117173 UK Release Date 2006-01-04 AU Release Date 2006-01-04 NZ Release Date 2006-01-04 US Release Date 2006-01-04 Pages 256 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Publication Date 2006-01-04 Place of Publication Hoboken DEWEY 616.2004231 Audience Professional & Vocational Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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