Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care (12th Edition) – eBook

Description

Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 12th Edition, (PDF) is an essential resource designed to equip professionals and students with a comprehensive understanding of respiratory care. This updated edition is widely regarded as “the bible for respiratory care,” seamlessly blending foundational knowledge with the latest advancements in this critical healthcare field.

With particular emphasis on preparing you for clinical excellence and exam readiness, this ebook aligns with the 2020 NBRC Exam matrices, ensuring you’re well-prepared for both the challenges of real-world practice and the complexities of certification exams. Authored by renowned educators Albert Heuer, Robert Kacmarek, and James Stoller, this edition introduces several essential new chapters that delve into heart failure management as well as ethics and end-of-life care. It also features the most current guidelines from the AARC, making this a must-have for anyone pursuing a career in respiratory therapy.

Key features of this comprehensive textbook include:

• A detailed glossary that defines essential terms, aiding students in grasping core concepts.
• A visually engaging full-color design that enhances readability and emphasizes significant elements throughout the text.
• NEW! Enhanced readability focuses on simplifying complex theories for easier comprehension.
• Rules of Thumb sections highlight vital rules, formulas, and key points that are crucial for effective clinical practice.
• NEW Ethics and End-of-Life Care chapter that addresses pertinent issues, guiding practitioners in supporting both patients and their families during difficult times.
• NEW! The chapter on Heart Failure tackles the leading cause of unplanned hospital admissions, providing critical insight into patient management.
• Comprehensive updates reflect the latest innovations in respiratory care, setting you up for success in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
• UNIQUE! Mini-Clinics present realistic case scenarios, fostering critical thinking skills essential for resolving challenges encountered in patient care.
• NEW! Current practice recommendations from the AARC integrated into relevant chapters for up-to-date guidance.
• Decision trees developed by hospitals that illustrate therapist-driven protocols for comprehensive patient assessment, initiation of care, and outcome evaluation.
• NEW! Updated chapters featuring topics such as arterial lines, stroke management, ACLS, PALS, polysomnography, hemodynamic assessment, waveform interpretation, and laryngectomy.
• A student workbook serves as a functional study companion that aligns with this 12th edition, filled with a variety of case studies, experiments, and hands-on exercises—available separately.
• Clearly defined learning objectives accompanied by summary checklists emphasize critical content at both the beginning and end of each chapter, mirroring the three key areas tested on the 2020 NBRC Exam matrices.
• Access to an array of learning resources on the Evolve companion website, which includes an NBRC correlation guide, lecture notes, an image collection, a Body Spectrum electronic anatomy coloring book, and a bilingual English/Spanish glossary.

NOTE: The product contains only the Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 12th Edition in PDF format. There are no access codes included.

Whether you’re a student aiming to master respiratory care or a professional looking to stay updated, this comprehensive resource will be an invaluable asset to your educational journey and clinical practice.