Stay ahead of the curve with this most clinically relevant equipment text on the market‎,‎ now updated with the latest equipment and most in‎-depth information‎.‎ You‎'‎ll appreciate the thorough and systematic coverage of equipment used by respiratory therapists in all areas of practice including neonates and pediatrics‎,‎ cardiovascular diagnostics‎,‎ and the growing field of sleep medicine‎.‎ Chapters combine theory with the latest advances in new devices and techniques‎,‎ computer‎-assisted technologies‎,‎ pharmacological agents‎,‎ and clinical practice guidelines‎.‎ Unlike other texts‎,‎ ‎"‎Mosby‎'‎s Respiratory Care Equipment‎"‎ explains the mechanics of the equipment while maintaining a focus on the clinical applications‎.‎ Instead of just reading a technical description of ventilators you‎'‎ll learn how to select modes‎,‎ set parameters‎,‎ monitor the equipment‎,‎ and respond to alarms‎.‎ This ‎'‎how to‎'‎ approach prepares you to work with the entire spectrum of equipment‎.‎