Mosby's respiratory care equipment J.M. Cairo.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Stay ahead of the curve with this clinically relevant equipment text, now updated with the latest equipment and most in-depth information. It contains a thorough and systematic coverage of equipment used by respiratory therapists in all areas of practice including neonates and pediatrics, cardiovascular diagnostics, and the growing field of sleep medicine. Chapters combine theory with the latest advances in new devices and techniques, computer-assisted technologies, pharmacological agents, and clinical practice guidelines. This text explains the mechanics of the equipment while maintaining a focus on the clinical applications. Instead of just reading a technical description of ventilators the text shows how to select modes, set parameters, monitor the equipment, and respond to alarms. This how to approach prepares students to work with the entire spectrum of equipment.

Introduction to Basic Respiratory Science. Basic physics for the respiratory therapist -- Principles of infection control. -- Medical Gases. Manufacture, storage, and transport of medical gases -- Administering medical gases: regulators, flowmeters, and controlling devices. -- Airway Management. Airway management devices and advanced cardiac life support / Ashley M. Shilling, Charles G. Durbin, Jr. -- Humidity and aerosol therapy / Jim Fink, Arzu Ari -- Lung expansion therapy devices. -- Assessment. Assessment of pulmonary function -- Assessment of cardiovascular function -- Blood gas monitoring -- Sleep diagnostics. -- Critical Care and Extended Care Devices. Introduction to ventilators / Timothy B. Op't Holt -- Mechanical ventilators: general use devices / Terry L. Forrette -- Infant and pediatric devices / Kenneth F. Watson -- Transport, home care, and noninvasive ventilatory devices / Steven E. Sittig --Suggested Answer Key for Clinical Scenarios -- Answer Key for Chapter Assessment Questions -- Normal Reference Ranges -- Frequently Used Formulae and Values.