Description
Prepare for a successful career as a respiratory therapist with the newly designed Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology, 8th edition by Des Jardins. This comprehensive resource provides a solid foundation in the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system. The book's clear and concise coverage, combined with a full-color design, ensures easy understanding of complex concepts. This edition includes practical learning features such as Clinical Connections, case studies, and review questions. These features offer real-world examples that link chapter content to the daily experiences of respiratory therapists, fostering critical-thinking skills and preparing you for the challenges of your future career.• Comprehensive coverage of the structure and function of the respiratory system • Updated Clinical Connections linking chapter content to real-life situations in respiratory therapy • Case studies that provide examples of the RT practitioner's role in successful patient care • New clinical anatomy illustrations and new book design • End of chapter review questions aligned with chapter learning objectives- 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
Table of Contents
PART I The Cardiopulmonary System—The Essentials1 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System2 Mechanics of Ventilation3 Pulmonary Function Measurements4 The Diffusion of Pulmonary Gases5 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System6 Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport7 Acid–Base Balance and Regulation8 Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships9 Control of Ventilation10 Fetal Development and the Cardiopulmonary System11 Aging and the Cardiopulmonary SystemPART II Advanced Cardiopulmonary Concepts and Related Areas—The Essentials12 Electrophysiology of the Heart13 The Standard 12-Electrocardiogram Lead System14 Electrocardiogram Interpretation15 Hemodynamic Measurements16 Renal Failure and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System17 Sleep Physiology and Its Relationship to the Cardiopulmonary SystemPART III The Cardiopulmonary System During Unusual Environmental Conditions18 Exercise and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System19 High Altitude and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System20 High-Pressure Environments and Their Effects on the Cardiopulmonary SystemAPPENDICESAppendix A Symbols and AbbreviationsAppendix B Units of MeasurementAppendix C Poiseuille's LawAppendix D DuBois Body Surface ChartAppendix E Cardiopulmonary ProfileAppendix F PCO₂/HCO₃⁻/pH NomogramAppendix G Calculating Heart Rate by Counting the Number of Large ECG SquaresAppendix H Answers to Review Questions in Text
