Publisher's Synopsis
Equipment For Respiratory Care is changing the paradigm of historic respiratory care equipment books. Focusing on the principles of the equipment and then concluding with in-depth discussion and practical solutions to complex problems, this focus on the clinical application of patient care enhances key critical thinking skills with clear explanations of the features of the equipment as well as the way it functions. New Approach - Emphasis on clinical application rather than engineering technical detail to drive critical thinking Provides students with the tools to approach equipment troubleshooting rather than have to rely on textbook algorithms Includes case-based critical thinking modules provide the opportunity to develop decision making skills Provides an easy to use, logical approach to tackling clinical or patient and technical problems Helps students select equipment among similar technologies for the equipment most appropriate for patient need Includes illustrations from the user's point of view focus on how the operator needs to interact with the equipment Follows AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines Includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access - Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a complete eBook, Study Center, homework and Assessment Center, and a dashboard that reports actionable data. Instructors Praise This Approach "I like the approach of this book. By focusing on principles of patient care, the authors have made the equipment being discussed more relevant to the student as they proceed through clinical education. I believe this approach will foster the critical thinking skills that are so vital for the successful respiratory therapist to possess." "Due to the ever changing look of equipment this is a great approach. If you know the principle behind the equipment you can work any of them." "The authors have done well with their goal to focus on principles. The reading is simple and easy to understand without leaving out key components necessary to explain the features of the equipment as well as the way it functions." Navigate 2 Advantage Access for Equipment for Respiratory Care is a digital-only Access Code that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. With Navigate 2, technology and content combine to expand the reach of your classroom. Whether you teach an online, hybrid, or traditional classroom-based course, Navigate 2 delivers unbeatable value. Experience Navigate 2 today at www.jblnavigate.com/2
