Wilkins' clinical assessment in respiratory care /

Includes bibliographical references and index

Preparing for the patient encounter -- The medical history and the interview -- Cardiopulmonary symptoms -- Vital signs -- Fundamentals of physical examination -- Neurologic assessment of the respiratory patient -- Clinical laboratory studies -- Interpretation of blood gases -- Pulmonary function testing -- Chest imaging -- Interpretation of the electrocardiogram -- Assessment of the neonatal and pediatric patient -- Assessment of the older patient -- Respiratory monitoring in the intensive care unit -- Assessment of hemodynamic pressures -- Assessment of cardiac output -- Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy -- Nutrition assessment of patients with respiratory disease -- Assessment of sleep and breathing -- Assessment of the home care patient -- Documentation of the patient assessment

Master the patient assessment skills you need to provide effective respiratory care! Wilkins' Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care, 9th Edition prepares you to assist physicians in the decision-making process regarding treatment, evaluation of the treatment's effectiveness, and determining if changes in the treatment need to be made. Chapters are updated to reflect the latest standards of practice and the newest advances in technology. From lead author Dr. Albert Heuer, a well-known educator and clinician, this market-leading text also aligns content with National Board for Respiratory Care exam matrices to help you prepare for success on the NBRC's CRT and RRT credentialing exams