Francis, Caia.

Respiratory care / Caia Francis. - Oxford : Blackwell, 2006. - viii, 235 p. : ill. ; 19 cm. - Essential clinical skills for nurses .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System --2. Asthma --3. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) --4. Nebulisers and inhalers --5. Oxygen therapy -- 6. Lung cancer and Thoracic Surgical Intervention --7. Respiratory infections --8. Respiratory assessment.

This text contains practical, evidence-based guidelines for respiratory care. It examines acute, chronic and community care, and covers a choice of inhalers, oxygen therapy, and assessment of respiratory function.

9781405117173 (pbk.) : £15.99 9781405117173

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Respiratory organs--Diseases--Nursing
Respiratory organs--Diseases--Patients--Medical care
Respiratory therapy.
Nursing
Health and Wellbeing.
Respiratory Tract Diseases.
Patient Care.

RC731 / .F73 2006

616.2004231 FRA