Wilkins' clinical assessment in respiratory care / [edited by] Albert J. Heuer, Craig L. Scanlan.

Other author Heuer, Albert J., editor.
Other author Scanlan, Craig L., 1947- editor.
Format Book
EditionEighth edition.
PublicationSt. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2018]
Descriptionxii, 492 pages : colored illustrations ; 28 cm
Subjects
Diagnostic Techniques, Respiratory System
Respiratory Therapy--methods.
Physical Examination
Respiratory insufficiency--Diagnosis.
Respiratory therapists.
Cardiopulmonary system--Diseases. --Diagnosis.

Variant title Clinical assessment in respiratory care
Contents Preparing for the patient encounter -- The medical history and the interview -- Cardiopulmonary symptoms -- Vital signs -- Fundamentals of physical examination -- Neurologic assessment -- Clinical laboratory studies -- Interpretation of blood gases -- Pulmonary function testing -- Chest imaging -- Interpretation of electrocardiogram tracings -- Neonatal and pediatric assessment -- Older patient assessment -- Respiratory monitoring in critical care -- Vascular pressure monitoring -- Cardiac output measurement -- Bronchoscopy -- Nutrition assessment -- Sleep and breathing assessment -- Assessment of the home care patient -- Documentation.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Wilkins' clinical assessment in respiratory care. Eighth edition. St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2018] 9780323511681
LCCN 2017044106
ISBN9780323416351 (pbk.)
ISBN0323416357 (pbk.)

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