Respiratory Care Clinical Competency Lab Manual, 1st Edition
Respiratory Care Clinical Competency Lab Manual provides the practical skills needed to apply classroom theory to clinical practice. This text has the flexibility to be used in conjunction with all other respiratory care titles, as well as in other disciplines that require competencies in respiratory therapy. With detailed, step-by-step procedures, supporting procedural illustrations, hands-on lab exercises, case studies, and critical thinking questions, this text helps you understand and apply theoretical knowledge by demonstrating specific skills. Procedural competency evaluation forms help you to assess your progress and performance of specific procedures.
Respiratory Care Clinical Competency Lab Manual provides the practical skills needed to apply classroom theory to clinical practice. This text has the flexibility to be used in conjunction with all other respiratory care titles, as well as in other disciplines that require competencies in respiratory therapy. With detailed, step-by-step procedures, supporting procedural illustrations, hands-on lab exercises, case studies, and critical thinking questions, this text helps you understand and apply theoretical knowledge by demonstrating specific skills. Procedural competency evaluation forms help you to assess your progress and performance of specific procedures.
Key Features
- Detailed, structured lab activities provide hands-on opportunities to assess psychomotor and patient communication skills in a controlled environment.
- Content correlation to NBRC combined CRT/RRT exam content outlines helps you better prepare for credentialing exams.
- Step-by-step procedural competencies prepare you for the RT competency areas established by the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) and meet the national practice standards for patient care.
- Up-to-date coverage of current technology, equipment, Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs), CPR guidelines, and CDC recommendations, and mass casualty/disaster management equips you with the most state-of-the-art training for respiratory care.
- Integration of case-based questions within the lab activities helps you develop and promote your critical thinking abilities.
- UNIQUE! Coverage of polysomnography addresses clinical evaluation in this expanding specialty area.
- Over 200 images provide visual guidance on how to perform procedures.
- UNIQUE! Reality Check boxes arm you with practical knowledge on real-world application of various procedures.
- UNIQUE! Tip boxes supply you with helpful pointers for the clinical arena.
- Glossary of terms offers quick reference to terms presented in the text.
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9780323100571 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | By Sandra T. Hinski, PHD, MS, RRT-NPS, Faculty Respiratory Care Division, Gateway Community College, Phoenix, Arizona, USA |
| Copyright Year | 2014 |
| Edition Number | 1 |
| Format | Book |
| Trim | 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875") |
| Illustrations | Approx. 200 illustrations (200 in full color) |
| Imprint | Mosby |
| Page Count | 706 |
| Publication Date | 20 Dec 2013 |
| Stock Status | Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery |
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Section 1: Foundations for Clinical Practice
- Quality and Evidence-Based Respiratory Care
- Patient Safety, Communication and Medical Records
- Principles of Infection Control
- Patient Assessment
- Preparing for Clinical Rotations
- Interpreting Clinical Lab Data
- ECG Interpretation
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Analysis, Sampling and Monitoring of Gas Exchange
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Chest X-Ray and Imaging Interpretation
- Airway Management
- Emergency Life Support
- Humidity and Bland Aerosol Therapy
- Storage and Delivery of Medical Gases
- Medical Gas Therapy
- Lung Expansion Therapy
- Airway Pharmacology
- Delivery Devices
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Noninvasive Ventilatory Support
- Invasive Ventilatory Support
- Monitoring and Management of the ICU Patient
- Venous Access
- Discontinuing Ventilatory Support
- Respiratory Care of Neonatal and Pediatric Patients
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
- Polysomnography
- Home Care and Transport
- Interviewing and Preparing to Enter the Respiratory Care Profession
Section 2: Interpreting Data Relating to Patient Care
Section 3: Basic Therapeutics
Section 4: Pulmonary Pharmacology
Section 5: Critical Care Environment
Section 6: Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
Section 7: Additional Settings and Opportunities for Respiratory Care
Section 8: Preparing to Enter the Respiratory Care Profession
Lab Activities
Procedural Assessment Forms
Answer Key to Lab Activities and Review Questions
Appendix A: Normal/Common Values
Appendix B: AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines
Glossary
