This text highlights the fundamental principles and concepts of basic science material related to the clinical practice of respiratory therapy, and to various aspects of cardiopulmonary physiology, including chemistry, physics, mathematics, and microbiology. The text features clear and concise explanation of key physical concepts, along with explicit diagrams to visualize the material presented. A vast array of examples and practice problems with detailed, step-by-step solutions, foster understanding and assessment of basic science theories. New to this Edition: Expanded practice problems and answers; New content included on upper and lower inflection points, prions, and nitric oxide; Kinetic Theory of Matter, Pressure and Gas Laws moved to the Chemistry chapter; Chapter Summaries are bulleted for a quick review of concepts; Includes a new instructor's manual for more support in the classroom, including lesson plans, chapter outlines, chapter post tests, and test bank.

Wojciechowski, William V., MS, RRT (Univ of South Alabama)The contributors represent the specialties of medicine, pediatrics, and respiratory medicine. Most are from universities and hospitals in the U.S., with Univ of South Alabama prominently represented.

Tags: respiratory care sciences