Main description:

Respiratory Care Clinical Competency Lab Manual provides the practical skills needed to apply classroom theory to clinical practice. This text has the flexibility to be used in conjunction with all other respiratory care titles, as well as in other disciplines that require competencies in respiratory therapy. With detailed, step-by-step procedures, supporting procedural illustrations, hands-on lab exercises, case studies, and critical thinking questions, this text helps you understand and apply theoretical knowledge by demonstrating specific skills. Procedural competency evaluation forms help you to assess your progress and performance of specific procedures.

Detailed, structured lab activities provide hands-on opportunities to assess psychomotor and patient communication skills in a controlled environment.
Content correlation to NBRC combined CRT/RRT exam content outlines helps you better prepare for credentialing exams.
Step-by-step procedural competencies prepare you for the RT competency areas established by the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) and meet the national practice standards for patient care.
Up-to-date coverage of current technology, equipment, Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs), CPR guidelines, and CDC recommendations, and mass casualty/disaster management equips you with the most state-of-the-art training for respiratory care.
Integration of case-based questions within the lab activities helps you develop and promote your critical thinking abilities.
UNIQUE! Coverage of polysomnography addresses clinical evaluation in this expanding specialty area.
Over 200 images provide visual guidance on how to perform procedures.
UNIQUE! Reality Check boxes arm you with practical knowledge on real-world application of various procedures.
UNIQUE! Tip boxes supply you with helpful pointers for the clinical arena.
Glossary of terms offers quick reference to terms presented in the text.

Contents:

Section 1: Foundations for Clinical Practice

Quality and Evidence-Based Respiratory Care
Patient Safety, Communication and Medical Records
Principles of Infection Control
Patient Assessment
Preparing for Clinical Rotations
Section 2: Interpreting Data Relating to Patient Care

Interpreting Clinical Lab Data
ECG Interpretation
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Analysis, Sampling and Monitoring of Gas Exchange
Pulmonary Function Testing
Chest X-Ray and Imaging Interpretation
Section 3: Basic Therapeutics

Airway Management
Emergency Life Support
Humidity and Bland Aerosol Therapy
Storage and Delivery of Medical Gases
Medical Gas Therapy
Lung Expansion Therapy
Section 4: Pulmonary Pharmacology

Airway Pharmacology
Delivery Devices
Section 5: Critical Care Environment

Mechanical Ventilators
Noninvasive Ventilatory Support
Invasive Ventilatory Support
Monitoring and Management of the ICU Patient
Venous Access
Discontinuing Ventilatory Support
Section 6: Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

Respiratory Care of Neonatal and Pediatric Patients
Section 7: Additional Settings and Opportunities for Respiratory Care

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Polysomnography
Home Care and Transport
Section 8: Preparing to Enter the Respiratory Care Profession

Interviewing and Preparing to Enter the Respiratory Care Profession

Lab Activities

Procedural Assessment Forms

Answer Key to Lab Activities and Review Questions

Appendix A: Normal/Common Values

Appendix B: AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines

Glossary