ISBN:
9780443281846
Copyright:
2027
Page Count:
868
Imprint:
Elsevier
List Price:
$82.99
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology: Essentials of Respiratory Care - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 8th Edition
by Terry Des Jardins, MEd, RRT
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
ISBN:
9780443281846
Copyright:
2027
Page Count:
868
Imprint:
Elsevier
List Price:
$82.99
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Featuring clear, concise coverage and a full-color design, this comprehensive resource gives students a solid foundation in the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Practical learning exercises offer real-world examples that link chapter content to the daily experiences of respiratory therapists, helping students develop essential critical-thinking skills and preparing them for the challenges of their future career.
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- NEW clinical anatomy illustrations and a new design throughout the text help enhance comprehension and visually clarify complex topics.
- UPDATED Clinical Connections link chapter content to real-life situations in respiratory therapy.
- Comprehensive coverage details the structure and function of the cardiopulmonary system.
- Case studies provide examples of the respiratory therapist’s role in successful patient care.
- End-of-chapter review questions align with chapter learning objectives to ensure students understand important information.
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- NEW clinical anatomy illustrations and a new design throughout the text help enhance comprehension and visually clarify complex topics.
- UPDATED Clinical Connections link chapter content to real-life situations in respiratory therapy.
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SECTION I: THE CARDIOPULMONARY SYSTEM THE ESSENTIALS
1. The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
2. Ventilation
3. The Diffusion of Pulmonary Gases
4. Pulmonary Function Measurements
5. The Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System
6. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport
7. Acid Base Balance
8. Ventilation Perfusion Relationships
9. Control of Ventilation
10. Fetal Development and the Cardiopulmonary System
11. Aging and The Cardiopulmonary System
SECTION II: ADVANCED CARDIOPULMONARY CONCEPTS AND RELATED AREAS THE ESSENTIALS
12. Electrophysiology of the Heart
13. The Standard 12ECG System
14. ECG Interpretation
15. Hemodynamic Measurements
16. Renal Failure and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System
17. Sleep Physiology and Its Relationship to the Cardiopulmonary System
SECTION III: THE CARDIOPULMONARY SYSTEM DURING UNUSUAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
18. Exercise and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System
19. High Altitude and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System
20. High-Pressure Environmentals and Their Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System
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