{"product_id":"wilkins-clinical-assessment-in-respiratory-care-paperback-9780323696999","title":"Wilkins' Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care (Paperback \/ softback) 9780323696999","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWilkins' Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how to effectively assess and treat respiratory care patients\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAlbert J. Heuer (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780323696999\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 27 October 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e496 pages\u003cbr\u003e27 x 18 x 3.1 cm, 1.09 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaster the patient assessment skills you need to provide effective respiratory care!\u003cb\u003e Wilkins' Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care, 9th Edition \u003c\/b\u003eprepares 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive approach\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e addresses all of the most important aspects and topics of assessment, so you can learn to assess patients effectively. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase studies\u003c\/b\u003e provide real-life clinical scenarios challenging you to interpret data and make accurate patient assessments.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuestions to Ask\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e identify the questions practitioners should ask patients (e.g., coughing, sputum, shortness of breath) or questions to ask themselves (e.g., lung sounds they are hearing, blood pressure, respiratory rate) when confronted with certain pathologies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLearning objectives, key terms, and chapter outlines\u003c\/b\u003e begin each chapter and introduce the content to be mastered.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssessment questions\u003c\/b\u003e in each chapter are aligned to the learning objectives and reflect the NBRC Exam format, with answers located on the Evolve companion website.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKey Points\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eat the end of each chapter\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eemphasize the topics identified in the learning objectives, providing easy review.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimply Stated\u003c\/i\u003e boxes \u003c\/b\u003ehighlight and summarize key points to help you understand important concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Updated content\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ethroughout\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ethe text\u003c\/b\u003e reflects the latest evidence-based practices and clinical developments, including infection control measures, imaging techniques, assessment of critically ill patients, and the increased reliance on telehealth and electronic health records.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Updated and revised content\u003c\/b\u003e aligns with the latest NBRC credentialing exam matrix.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! \u003ci\u003eTake-Home\u003c\/i\u003e points\u003c\/b\u003e are included for each chapter, plus cases as well as questions and answers for students to use in testing and applying their knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Preparing for the Patient Encounter\u003cbr\u003e2. The Medical History and the Interview\u003cbr\u003e3. Cardiopulmonary Symptoms\u003cbr\u003e4. Vital Signs\u003cbr\u003e5. Fundamentals of Physical Examination\u003cbr\u003e6. Neurological Assessment of the Respiratory Patient\u003cbr\u003e7. Clinical Laboratory Studies\u003cbr\u003e8. Interpretation of Blood Gases\u003cbr\u003e9. Pulmonary Function Testing\u003cbr\u003e10. Chest Imaging\u003cbr\u003e11. Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram\u003cbr\u003e12. Assessment of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient\u003cbr\u003e13. Assessment of the Older Patient\u003cbr\u003e14. Respiratory Monitoring in the Intensive Care Unit\u003cbr\u003e15. Assessment of Hemodynamic Pressures\u003cbr\u003e16. Assessment of Cardiac Output\u003cbr\u003e17. Flexible Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy\u003cbr\u003e18. Nutritional Assessment of Patients with Respiratory Disease\u003cbr\u003e19. Assessment of Sleep and Breathing\u003cbr\u003e20. Assessment of the Home Care Patient\u003cbr\u003e21. 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