• UNIQUE! Clinical "how to" approach helps you identify equipment, understand how it works, and apply the information to clinical practice.
• UNIQUE! Organization of ventilators by application area rather than by manufacturer further emphasizes the clinical focus.
• UNIQUE! Clinical Rounds boxes introduce you to problems you may encounter when using the equipment in a clinical setting.
• Chapter assessment questions in NBRC-style multiple-choice and critical-thinking format prepare you for what you'll encounter on board exams.
• UNIQUE! Historical Notes give you valuable information about the history of respiratory care equipment.
• UNIQUE! Sleep Diagnostics chapter discusses the impact of sleep disorders on cardiopulmonary function and familiarizes you with polysomnography.
• UNIQUE! Cardiovascular diagnostics are covered in a chapter devoted exclusively to appropriate use of electrocardiography and hemodynamic monitoring.
• EVOLVE site for students discusses additional ventilators; instructor resources include an image collection, test bank, Instructor Manual, and PowerPoint presentations.
• UNIQUE! Two-color design is visually appealing and highlights special features throughout the book.
• NBRC Clinical Practice Guideline excerpts give you important information on indications/contraindications, hazards and complications, assessment, and monitoring.
• Internet resources in each chapter lead you to more information on respiratory care organizations and equipment manufacturers.
• Glossary provides definitions of key terms.

• NEW content on the latest general use devices; transport, home-care, and alternative ventilators; and neonatal and pediatric ventilators
• UNIQUE! Chapter on infection control has been updated to cover the role of infection control issues in mass casualty situations.
• Bulleted key point summaries in each chapter offer a new means of reinforcing your retention of the material, along with chapter outlines, learning objectives, and key terms.
• NEW Student Workbook available separately

Very definitely equipment oriented and should not be the only reference for the details of mechanical ventilation.

Fabulous for the beginning RT student who is just trying to grasp the principles behind mechanical ventilation without plunging immediately into the management of the ventilator itself. Great for the familiarization of the controls of the ventilators (large diagrams of the keypad layouts came in handy and were good for practice.)

Contains good clear concise information on other aspects of respiratory care, including snippets on pulmonary function tests and medical gases.

Also a great price for a giant hardcover book such as this. But it bears repeating that this should not be your ONLY reference with regards to ventilation.