Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care cover

Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care

by Robert M. Kacmarek

The 10th Edition of this text delivers a comprehensive introduction to the field of respiratory care including the latest advances and trends in professional practice today. This new edition, explains the role of respiratory therapists (RTs), scientific bases for treatment, and clinical applications. In-depth discussions progress from the principles of respiratory care to applied anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, discussion of specific respiratory illnesses, basic therapy, acute and critical care, and preventive and long-term care. For use in preparation for the NBRC examination. -- From back cover.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?