Intended for future respiratory care therapists, this textbook explains the physical and engineering principles employed in the operation of oxygen, humidity, aerosol, and hyperinflation equipment, and provides assembly and troubleshooting charts for sample machines and components. White (Spokane Community College) also describes emergency resuscitators, monitoring devices, mechanical ventilators, and positive pressure ventilators for various applications. The fourth edition eliminates older equipment and adds new technology. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Gary White is the Director of Clinical Education at Spokane Community College in Spokane Washington.

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