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Learn the principles and skills you'll need as a respiratory therapist! Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 12th Edition provides a solid foundation in respiratory care and covers the latest advances in this ever-changing field. Known as "the bible for respiratory care," this text makes it easy to understand the role of the respiratory therapist, the scientific basis for treatment, and clinical applications. Comprehensive chapters correlate to the 2020 NBRC Exam matrices, preparing you for clinical and exam success. Written by noted educators Robert Kacmarek, James Stoller, and Albert Heuer, this edition includes new chapters on heart failure as well as ethics and end-of-life care, plus the latest AARC practice guidelines. Updated content reflects the newest advances in respiratory care, preparing you to succeed in today's health care environment.UNIQUE! Mini-Clinis provide case scenarios challenging you to use critical thinking in solving problems encountered during actual patient care.Decision trees developed by hospitals highlight the use of therapist-driven protocols to assess a patient, initiate care, and evaluate outcomes. Rules of Thumb highlight rules, formulas, and key points that are important to clinical practice. Learning objectives align with the summary checklists, highlighting key content at the beginning and at the end of each chapter, and parallel the three areas tested on the 2020 NBRC Exam matrices.Learning resources on the Evolve companion website include an NBRC correlation guide, image collection, lecture notes, Body Spectrum electronic anatomy coloring book, and an English/Spanish glossary.Student workbook provides a practical study guide reflecting this edition of the text, offering numerous case studies, experiments, and hands-on activities. Available separately.Full-color design calls attention to the text's special features and promotes learning.Glossary includes key terms and definitions needed for learning concepts.NEW Heart Failure chapter covers the disease that is the most frequent cause of unscheduled hospital admissions. NEW Ethics and End-of-Life Care chapter explains related issues and how to help patients and their families.NEW! Improved readability makes the text easier to read and concepts easier to understand. NEW! Updated practice guidelines from the AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care) are included within the relevant chapters.NEW! Updated chapters include topics such as arterial lines, stroke, ACLS, PALS, hemodynamics, polysomnography, waveform interpretation, and laryngectomy.NEW! Streamlined format eliminates redundancy and complex verbiage.

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Respiratory Therapy**Master the principles and skills you’ll need to succeed as a respiratory therapist! Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 13th Edition provides a solid foundation in respiratory care and covers the latest advances in this dynamic field. For more than 50 years, this text has been the go-to resource to understand the role of the respiratory therapist, the scientific basis for treatment, and clinical applications. Comprehensive chapters prepare you for clinical and exam success by correlating to the 2020 NBRC Exam matrices. The 13th Edition includes updated coverage of COVID-19, the latest AARC clinical practice guidelines, and a new enhanced eBook version included with print purchase.

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Master the patient assessment skills you need to provide effective respiratory care! Wilkins' Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care, 10th Edition, prepares you to assist physicians in making treatment decisions, evaluating the effectiveness of treatment, and making adjustments to care. Chapters are updated with the latest advances in respiratory care research and patient care, including treatment for COVID-19 and other viruses. From lead author Dr. Albert Heuer, a well-known educator and clinician, this market-leading text 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.

Comprehensive Respiratory Therapy Exam Preparation Guide, Fourth Edition is the ultimate study guide for respiratory therapy students preparing to take the NBRC TMC and CSE exams. Thousands of people take the NBRC TMC and CSE each year, but only about half of those test-takers are awarded the credentials needed to become a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist. Newly updated to reflect the changes to the 2020 NBRC, the Guide and its accompanying web resources comprise all the content, strategies, and tools you'll need to succeed.As long-time educators and professionals, authors Al Heuer and Narciso Rodriguez know exactly what it takes to pass the exams, and NBRC hopefuls who utilize this powerful resource will reap the benefits of their experience. The Preparation Guide is specifically designed to help students optimize their preparation - and avoid the common pitfalls many encounter.