Equipment Theory for Respiratory Care - Hardcover

White, Gary

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9780766804609: Equipment Theory for Respiratory Care

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0766804607 ISBN 13: 9780766804609

Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning, 1998

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This competency-based resource introduces readers to the assembly and care of respiratory care equipment with an emphasis on techniques for troubleshooting-equipment-including many step-by-step algorithms. The text uniquely focuses on the theory behind equipment in practice with detailed rationales that explain equipment necessity and function. Self-assessment quizzes that follow the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) question-type format help learners measure their progress. Supplements Workbook 0-7668-0462-3 Instructor's Manual 0-7668-0461-5

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Gary White is the Director of Clinical Education at Spokane Community College in Spokane Washington.

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Chapter 1 Medical Gas Supply Equipment Chapter 2 Medical Gas Therapy Equipment Chapter 3 Humidity and Aerosol Therapy Equipment Chapter 4 Hyperinflation Therapy Chapter 5 Emergency Resuscitation Equipment Chapter 6 Physiological Measurement and Monitoring Devices Chapter 7 Mechanical Ventilator Theory and Classification Chapter 8 Adult Acute Care Ventilators: Ventilators Having Volume as a Control Variable, Chapter 9 Adult Acute Care Ventilators: Ventilators Having Flow and Pressure Control Variables Chapter 10 Pediatric and Neonatal Ventilators Chapter 11 Non-Invasive, Homecare and Transport Ventilators Chapter 12 High Frequency Mechanical Ventilators

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