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Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 12th Edition — known as the bible for respiratory care — is the essential textbook for respiratory therapy students and practitioners worldwide. Authored by Robert M. Kacmarek, James K. Stoller, and Albert J. Heuer, this edition provides a thorough grounding in respiratory care principles and clinical applications.
Comprehensive chapters align with the 2020 NBRC Exam matrices, preparing readers for the TMC, Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE), CRT, and RRT credentialing exams. The 12th Edition introduces new chapters on heart failure, ethics, and end-of-life care along with the latest AARC practice guidelines. Unique Mini-Clinis present case scenarios that challenge critical thinking in real patient-care situations.
Key topics include: respiratory anatomy and physiology, pulmonary function testing, arterial blood gas analysis, oxygen therapy, airway management, mechanical ventilation, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Published by Mosby/Elsevier with a 4.8-star rating from nearly 400 reviewers — the gold standard for respiratory therapy education.
