Original PDF Ebook – Wilkins’ Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care9th Edition – 9780323696999

Original PDF Ebook – Wilkins’ Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care9th Edition – 9780323696999

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._x000D_
Comprehensive approach addresses all of the most important aspects and topics of assessment, so you can learn to assess patients effectively._x000D_
Case studies provide real-life clinical scenarios challenging you to interpret data and make accurate patient assessments._x000D_
Questions to Ask boxes identify the questions practitioners should ask patients (e.g., coughing, sputum, shortness of breath) or questions to ask themselves (e.g., lung sounds they are hearing, blood pressure, respiratory rate) when confronted with certain pathologies._x000D_
Learning objectives, key terms, and chapter outlines begin each chapter and introduce the content to be mastered._x000D_
Assessment questions in each chapter are aligned to the learning objectives and reflect the NBRC Exam format, with answers located on the Evolve companion website._x000D_
Key Points at the end of each chapter emphasize the topics identified in the learning objectives, providing easy review._x000D_
Simply Stated boxes highlight and summarize key points to help you understand important concepts._x000D_
NEW! Updated content throughout the text reflects the latest evidence-based practices and clinical developments, including infection control measures, imaging techniques, assessment of critically ill patients, and the increased reliance on telehealth and electronic health records._x000D_
NEW! Updated and revised content aligns with the latest NBRC credentialing exam matrix.