**Selected for Doody\u0026rsquo;s Core Titles® 2024 with \"Essential Purchase\" designation in Respiratory Therapy**\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaster the principles and skills you\u0026rsquo;ll need to succeed as a respiratory therapist! \u003cb\u003eEgan\u0026rsquo;s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 13th Edition \u003c/b\u003eprovides a solid foundation in respiratory care and covers the latest advances in this dynamic field. For more than 50 years, this text has been the go-to resource to understand the role of the respiratory therapist, the scientific basis for treatment, and clinical applications. Comprehensive chapters prepare you for clinical and exam success by correlating to the 2020 NBRC Exam matrices. The 13\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e Edition includes updated coverage of COVID-19, the latest AARC clinical practice guidelines, and a new enhanced eBook version included with print purchase.\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW! Enhanced eBook version\u003c/b\u003e is \u003ci\u003eincluded with print purchase,\u003c/i\u003e allowing you to access all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud â \u003ci\u003eplus \u003c/i\u003evideos, animations, an English/Spanish glossary, and lecture notes.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW AND UPDATED! \u003c/b\u003eAll chapters reflect the latest advances in respiratory care. \u003cb\u003ePatient-ventilator interaction\u003c/b\u003e chapter contains all new content, and chapters on \u003cb\u003ee-Medicine, pulmonary infections, neonatal and pediatric care, ventilator physiology,\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eand ICU patient monitoring\u003c/b\u003e have been fully revised and updated.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUPDATED! Coverage of the latest advancements in respiratory care research and patient care\u003c/b\u003e addresses key topics, including COVID-19 and other related viruses.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFocus on exam preparation\u003c/b\u003e with content linked to NBRC credentialing exam matrices and clinical simulations.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpert authorship and a focus on each chapter \u003ci\u003eby\u003c/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003efor\u003c/i\u003e respiratory therapists\u003c/b\u003e helps improve utility and readability.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcerpts of the AARC\u0026rsquo;s Clinial Practice Guidelines (CPGs)\u003c/b\u003e provide important information regarding indications/contraindications, hazards and complications, assessment of need, assessment of outcome, and monitoring.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMini-Clinis\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e â short, critical-thinking case scenarios with Q\u0026A â encourage you to solve realistic problems commonly encountered during patient care.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSample Therapist-Driven Protocol (TDP) algorithms and coverage\u003c/b\u003e expose you to the use of decision trees developed by hospitals to promote assessment and evaluation skills in patient care.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRules of Thumb\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e features \u003c/b\u003ein each chapter highlight rules, formulae, and key points important to clinical practice and are marked with a special icon for easy identification.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearning Objectives\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e align exactly with the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSummary Checklist\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e at the end of each chapter, paralleling the three areas tested on the 2020 NBRC Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination: recall, analysis, and application.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnd-of-textbook glossary\u003c/b\u003e includes key terms and definitions necessary for comprehension of key concepts.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e