Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology for Respiratory Care Practitioners
by Gregory P. Cottrell
Paperback: 422 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.69 x 10.97 x 8.55
Publisher: F A Davis Co; ISBN: 0803604394; Bk&Cd-Rom edition
Designed to provide a solid foundation in physiologic and theoretical basics for subsequent clinical courses, this volume of two dozen nattily-formatted chapters is organized by Cottrell (respiratory therapy, Fanshawe College, London) into three units related to the bodily systems of most interest to respiratory care practitioners: respiratory, cardiovascular, and urinary. Includes ample lucid illustrations, and color plates of respiratory tract and cardiovascular anatomy. Appends a listing of relevant symbols and abbreviations, the DuBois body surface area chart, and a glossary of terms. The accompanying CD contains an electronic workbook with review questions.