Master the patient assessment skills you need to provide effective respiratory care! Wilkins' Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care, 9th Edition prepares you to assist physicians in the decision-making process regarding treatment, evaluation of the treatment's effectiveness, and determining if changes in the treatment need to be made. Chapters are updated to reflect the latest standards of practice and the newest advances in technology. From lead author Dr. Albert Heuer, a well-known educator and clinician, this market-leading text also aligns content with National Board for Respiratory Care exam matrices to help you prepare for success on the NBRC's CRT and RRT credentialing exams. INDICE: 1. Preparing for the Patient Encounter2. The Medical History and the Interview3. Cardiopulmonary Symptoms4. Vital Signs5. Fundamentals of Physical Examination6. Neurological Assessment of the Respiratory Patient7. Clinical Laboratory Studies8. Interpretation of Blood Gases9. Pulmonary Function Testing10. Chest Imaging11. Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram12. Assessment of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient13. Assessment of the Older Patient14. Respiratory Monitoring in the Intensive Care Unit15. Assessment of Hemodynamic Pressures16. Assessment of Cardiac Output17. Flexible Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy18. Nutritional Assessment of Patients with Respiratory Disease19. Assessment of Sleep and Breathing20. Assessment of the Home Care Patient21. Documentation of the Patient AssessmentAnswer AppendixGlossaryIndex
- ISBN: 978-0-323-69699-9
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 496
- Fecha Publicación: 27/10/2021
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- Idioma: Inglés