Respiratory Nursing

Erscheinungsjahr 2001
ISBN: 978-0-7020-2427-6
Verlag: Elsevier Health Sciences

Buch, Englisch, 284 Seiten, Format (B × H): 187 mm x 245 mm, Gewicht: 656 g

comprehensive, patient-centered textbook of respiratory care covering the full range of patients needs/problems and related nursing responsibilities for acute and chronic respiratory conditions in both primary and secondary health care sectors. This is a rapidly changing field in which nurses need to maintain their knowledge of developments in practice. Research/evidence-based but with a strong practical approach throughout.

Zielgruppe

Specialist respiratory nurses; nurses in hospital and community settings especially practice nurses, health visitors, school nurses (professional level, clinical reference book)

Autoren/Hrsg.

Esmond, Glenda

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Pflege Krankenpflege
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Arbeit/Sozialpädagogik Community Care, Bildung, Freizeit, Freiwilligenarbeit

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Anatomy and Physiology. Respiratory Assessment. Smoking and smoking cessation. Diagnostic investigations. Respiratory Medications. Living with Chronic Respiratory Illness and Breathlessness. Oxygen Therapy. Respiratory Support Techniques. Respiratory Infections. Nutrition. Pulmonary Rehabilitation. End-Stage Management of Respiratory Disease. Primary and Secondary Care Interface.