Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease

A realistic look at treating respiratory diseases! Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease, 9th Edition gives you the fundamental knowledge and understanding required to successfully assess and treat patients with respiratory diseases. This foundation helps you learn how to systematically gather relevant clinical data; make an objective evaluation; identify the desired outcome and formulate an assessment; design a safe, appropriate, and effective treatment plan; and document all the steps involved. With this knowledge, you will understand the effectiveness of performing therapies and when to adjust therapy to a desired outcome.
New to this edition

NEW! Clinical Connection boxes provide real-world clinical case studies in relevant chapters.
NEW! An updated design and additional tables, boxes, and figures draw attention to key information.
UPDATED! Content includes the latest developments related to SARS and COVID-19.
UPDATED! Information on ventilators, usage, and protocols reflects current practice.
NEW! QR codes in most chapters direct to additional outside content to enhance the chapter, including audio sounds and animations.