Hough’s Cardiorespiratory Care -5E

Hough's Cardiorespiratory Care: An Evidence-Based, Problem-Solving Approach - 5th Edition
Author: Alexandra Hough

This comprehensive textbook offers an evidence-based and practical approach to the latest developments in cardiorespiratory care. It covers a wide range of cardiorespiratory conditions and discusses patient treatment across various clinical settings, including critical care, ward areas, and outpatient departments. The book begins with foundational knowledge of physiology and pathology, progresses into detailed patient assessment, and discusses specific respiratory and cardiac conditions. It also addresses physiotherapy techniques, surgical considerations, and care for specific patient groups, such as infants, children, and adults with particular conditions, including a dedicated section on palliative care. Critical thinking is facilitated through clinical reasoning boxes, and problem-solving is aided by case studies at the end of each chapter. Practice tips are provided to enable the transfer of learning into the clinical environment.

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1. Evidence-based and practical approach to cardiorespiratory care.
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5. Dedicated sections on care for specific patient groups and palliative care.

Book Information:

• Edition: 5th Edition
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Binding Type: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780702071843