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Butler, Thomas J.

Laboratory exercises for competency in respiratory care / Thomas J. Butler. - 2nd ed. - Philadelphia : F. A. Davis Co., c 2009. - xxiii, 820 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Laboratory and clinical safety -- Communication and cultural diversity in healthcare -- Infection control -- Sterilization and disinfection -- Medical record -- Patient assessment : basic skills vital signs -- Patient assessment : advanced skills -- Bedside assessment of pulmonary mechanics -- Oxygen supply systems -- Oxygen analysis -- Oxygen therapy administration -- Humidity devices -- Aerosol generators -- Cardiopulmonary pharmacology review -- Aerosol and medication therapy -- Hyperinflation therapy techniques -- Bronchial hygiene : chest physiotherapy -- Adjunct techniques for bronchial hygiene -- Manual resuscitators and manual ventilation -- Pharyngeal airways -- Suctioning -- Endotracheal intubation -- Tracheostomy care -- Artificial airway care and maintenance -- Noninvasive blood gas monitoring -- Arterial blood gas sampling -- Arterial blood gas analysis and maintenance -- Blood gas interpretation and calculations -- Phlebotomy -- Intravenous insertion and maintenance -- Pulmonary function testing -- Chest tube drainage systems -- Basic chest X-ray interpretation -- Bronchoscopy assisting -- Electrocardiography -- Hemodynamic monitoring -- Noninvasive ventilation -- Pressure ventilators -- Continuous mechanical ventilation -- Ventilator modes -- Ventilator initiation -- Patient-ventilator system care and maintenance -- Discontinuation of mechanical ventilation -- Neonatal/pediatric respiratory care -- Neonatal/pediatric ventilation -- Respiratory care in alternate settings -- Appendix: Normal and critical values, formulas, and rules of thumb -- Glossary.

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RC735.I5 / B88 2009

615.836076 / LAB

WF 25 / B987L 2009