The role of the Respiratory Therapist is continuously expanding. As case managers for pulmonary disease patients, today’s RTs help develop, assess, and revise patient care plans while also assisting with protocol administration, patient education, and disease management. Written for the undergraduate Respiratory Therapy student, Linz’s Comprehensive Respiratory Diseases helps respiratory therapy students gain the knowledge they need to pass the National Board for Respiratory Care’s (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialing exams and launch careers as competent, confident respiratory therapists. The text provides a comprehensive overview of the pulmonary and cardiac disorders that are covered on the NBRC board exams and most frequently require an RT’s care in clinical settings.
Designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the pulmonary and cardiac disorders that are covered on the NBRC board exams.
Includes Chapter Objectives and Key Terms to help focus student’s attention of key topics in the chapter.
Organized to provide up-to-date information on the diagnosis, etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic testing, treatment and management of each disorder.
A brief Case Study is presented in each chapter to introduce the topic at hand and provide context to the respiratory disorder.
Knowledge Check Questions are included in each chapter and allow students to identify gaps in their content knowledge.
Author(s): Sindee Karpel, Anthony James Linz
Edition: 1
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning LLC
Year: 2019
Language: English
Commentary: TRUE PDF
Tags: Respiratory Diseases; Respiratory Therapy; Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine
LINZ’S Comprehensive Respiratory Diseases
Title Page
Dedication
Copyright
Brief Contents
Contents
Preface
How to Use this Book
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Contributors
Reviewers
Chapter 1 Cardiopulmonary Assessment
Introduction
Taking a History
Vital Signs
Essential Elements of a Pulmonary Examination
Essential Elements of the Cardiac Examination
Neurologic Assessment
Chapter 2 Diagnostic Testing and Monitoring
Introduction
Pulmonary Diagnostic Tests
Noninvasive Monitoring
Diagnostic Laboratory Tests
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Diagnostic Tests and Monitoring
Chapter 3 Respiratory Failure
Introduction
Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure
Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
Differentiating Hypoxemic and Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
Chronic Respiratory Failure
Acute-on-Chronic Respiratory Failure
Prognosis for Respiratory Failure
Chapter 4 Neuromuscular Diseases
Introduction
Central Nervous System Disorders
Spinal Cord Disorders
Peripheral Motor Nerve Disorder
Neuromuscular Junction Disorders
Muscular Disorders
Prognosis for Neuromuscular Diseases
Chapter 5 Disorders of the Chest Wall and Pleura
Introduction
Disorders of the Chest Wall
Disorders of the Pleura
Chapter 6 Upper Airway Obstruction Disorders
Introduction
Definition/Diagnosis
Clinical Signs and Symptoms
Etiology
Epidemiology
Pathology/Pathophysiology
Diagnostic Testing
Fixed UAO
Variable Extrathoracic UAO
Variable Intrathoracic UAO
Chapter 7 Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
Introduction
Definitions
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
CSA Syndromes
Sleep-Related Hypoventilation Disorders
Chapter 8 Asthma
Introduction
Definition/Diagnosis
Clinical Signs and Symptoms
Etiology
Epidemiology
Pathology/Pathophysiology
Risk Factors
Complications
Diagnostic Testing
Treatment and Management
Prognosis
Chapter 9 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Introduction
Definition/Diagnosis
Clinical Signs and Symptoms
Etiology
Epidemiology
Pathology/Pathophysiology
Risk Factors
Complications
Diagnostic Testing
Treatment and Management
Prognosis
Chapter 10 Cystic Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis
Cystic Fibrosis
Bronchiectasis
Chapter 11 Burns and Inhalational Injuries
Introduction
Definition/Diagnosis
Clinical Signs and Symptoms
Etiology
Epidemiology
Pathology/Pathophysiology
Risk Factors
Complications
Diagnostic Testing
Treatment and Management
Prognosis
Chapter 12 Lung Carcinoma
Introduction
Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
Chapter 13 Pneumonia
Introduction
Pneumonia Classification by Causative Microorganism
Pneumonia Classification by Anatomic Location
Pneumonia Classification by Origin of Development
Chapter 14 Cardiac Arrhythmias
Introduction
Cardiac Arrest Arrhythmias
Non-arrest Arrhythmias
Chapter 15 Heart Failure
Heart Failure
The Cardiomyopathies
Valvular Heart Diseases
Congenital Heart Disease
Pericardial Diseases
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Chapter 16 Ischemic Heart Disease
Introduction
Definition and Diagnosis
Etiology
Epidemiology
Pathology/Pathophysiology
Clinical Manifestations
Noninvasive Diagnostic Testing
Diagnostic Testing—Invasive
Treatment and Management
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Risk Factors
Prevention
Complications
Prognosis
Chapter 17 Pulmonary Vascular Diseases
Introduction
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Artery Hypertension
Chapter 18 Shock
Introduction
Cardiogenic Shock
Hypovolemic Shock
Anaphylactic Shock
Septic Shock
Neurogenic Shock
Chapter 19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Introduction
Definition/Diagnosis
Risk Factors for ARDS
Pathology and Pathophysiology
Clinical Manifestations
Treatment and Management
Prone Positioning
Extracorporeal Life Support
Pharmacologic Treatment
Chapter 20 Drowning Injury
Introduction
Definition/Diagnosis
The Drowning Process
Clinical Signs and Symptoms
Etiology
Epidemiology
Pathophysiology
Risk Factors
Complications Associated with Drowning
Diagnostic Testing
Treatment and Management
Prognosis
Chapter 21 Interstitial Lung Disease
Introduction
Definition/Diagnosis
Clinical Signs and Symptoms
Etiology
Epidemiology
Pathogenesis
Risk Factors
Complications
Diagnostic Testing
Treatment and Management
Prognosis
Chapter 22 Postoperative Pulmonary Complications
Introduction
Pulmonary Complication Risk Factors
Preoperative Assessment for Pulmonary Risk
Common PPCs
Strategies to Reduce PPCs
Chapter 23 Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Introduction
Definition/Diagnosis
Clinical Signs and Symptoms
Etiology
Epidemiology
Pathology/Pathophysiology
Risk Factors
Complications
Diagnostic Testing
Treatment and Management
Prognosis
Chapter 24 Neonatal and Pediatric Pulmonary Disorders
Introduction
Neonatal
Pediatrics
Chapter 25 Lung Transplantation
Introduction
The Transplantation System
Candidate (Recipient) Selection
Donor Selection
Lung Transplant Procedures
Posttransplant Management
Common Complications of Lung Transplantation
Lung Transplantation Prognosis
Chapter 26 Palliative of the Respiratory Patient
Introduction
Barriers to Effective Palliative Care
Palliative Management Concerns
Management of Common Symptoms
Palliative Care in Chronic Progressive Lung Disorders
Advanced Directives
Palliative Care in Advanced-Stage Lung Cancer
The ICU and Palliative Care
Withdrawing Life Support
Hospice and End-of-Life Care
Palliative Homecare
Hospice Homecare
Palliative Sedation Therapy
Bereavement Counseling
Chapter 27 Disease Management
Introduction
Healthcare System
Etiology of Chronic Disease
Disease Management
The Chronic Care Model
Disease Management Programs
Self-Management
Evaluation of the DM Process
Glossary
Index
