Full Description
Prepare for a successful career as a respiratory therapist with the newly redesigned Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology, 8th Edition, by Terry Des Jardins. This comprehensive resource gives you a solid foundation in the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system with clear, concise coverage and a full-color design that helps clarify complex concepts. Practical learning exercises, case studies and review questions offer real-world examples that link chapter content to the daily experiences of respiratory therapists, helping you develop essential critical-thinking skills and preparing you for the challenges of your future career.
Comprehensive coverage details the structure and function of the cardiopulmonary system.
Case studies provide examples of the respiratory therapist's role in successful patient care.
End-of-chapter review questions align with chapter learning objectives to ensure you understand important information.
NEW clinical anatomy illustrations and a new design throughout the text help enhance comprehension and visually clarify complex topics.
UPDATED Clinical Connections link chapter content to real-life situations in respiratory therapy.
Contents
SECTION I: THE CARDIOPULMONARY SYSTEM THE ESSENTIALS
1. The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
2. Ventilation
3. The Diffusion of Pulmonary Gases
4. Pulmonary Function Measurements
5. The Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System
6. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport
7. Acid Base Balance
8. Ventilation Perfusion Relationships
9. Control of Ventilation
10. Fetal Development and the Cardiopulmonary System
11. Aging and The Cardiopulmonary System
SECTION II: ADVANCED CARDIOPULMONARY CONCEPTS AND RELATED AREAS THE ESSENTIALS
12. Electrophysiology of the Heart
13. The Standard 12ECG System
14. ECG Interpretation
15. Hemodynamic Measurements
16. Renal Failure and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System
17. Sleep Physiology and Its Relationship to the Cardiopulmonary System
SECTION III: THE CARDIOPULMONARY SYSTEM DURING UNUSUAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
18. Exercise and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System
19. High Altitude and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System
20. High Pressure Environments and Their Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System
