Download or read book Essentials of Respiratory Care - E-Book written by Robert M. Kacmarek and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2005-01-18 with total page 874 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Completely updated to reflect the significant advancements in the field of respiratory care - Reflects the required core content of the most recent National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) examination matrix, ensuring the most up-to-date competency requirements for certification - Features new chapters on ventilatory management for obstructive pulmonary disease, adult respiratory distress syndrome, NIPPV, tracheal gas insufflation, prone positioning, and liquid ventilation - A redesigned format provides easier navigation through the text