Fundamental Aspects of Respiratory Nursing

Buch | Softcover

205 Seiten

2006
Quay Books,a division of Mark Allen Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-85642-311-3 (ISBN)

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Respiratory conditions are a common cause of hospital admissions and also place a huge burden on primary care resources. This book includes chapters such as: pulmonary function testing; asthma and allergy; bronchiectasis; COPD; fibrotic lung disease; pneumonia and chest infections; pulmonary rehabilitation; smoking cessation; and more.

Respiratory conditions are a common cause of hospital admissions and also place a huge burden on primary care resources. All nurses, whether they practice in primary or secondary care, will encounter patients with respiratory conditions and this book will be of practical use to all. Chapters will include: pulmonary function testing; asthma and allergy; bronchiectasis; COPD; fibrotic lung disease; pneumonia and chest infections; pulmonary rehabilitation; smoking cessation; plus many more.

Jane Scullion is a respiratory nurse consultant working primarily with patients with chronic disease for the University Hospitals of Leicester Trust.

- Introduction Section 1 - Pulmonary function testing - Asthma and allergy - Respiratory assessment - Acute care - Brocnhiectasis - Cystic fibrosis - COPD - Fibrotic lung disease - Pneumonia & chest infections - Lung cancer - Oxygen - Pulmonary rehabilitation - Respiratory failure & non invasive ventilation - Thoracic surgery - Tuberculosis - Smoking cessation Section 2 - Home care - Physiotherapy - Occupational therapy - Psychology and education - Pharmacology concordance

Erscheint lt. Verlag	31.8.2006
Reihe/Serie	Fundamental Aspects of Nursing
Zusatzinfo	ill
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	156 x 234 mm
Gewicht	374 g
Themenwelt	Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Pneumologie
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege
ISBN-10	1-85642-311-5 / 1856423115
ISBN-13	978-1-85642-311-3 / 9781856423113
Zustand	Neuware