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新購圖書介紹
	書名：Emergency Ultrasound : principles and practice 著者：Romolo Joseph Gaspari, Christian Fox, Paul R. Sierzenski 出版者：Mosby / Elsevier 出版年：2006年索書號：WN208 G37 入館日期：2007/03/06 典藏地：總館說明：ER介購 Description Emergency Ultrasound: Protocols and Practice provides the information you need to successfully perform ultrasound in the emergency department. The book is designed to serve as a quick reference tool, offering bulleted text, color-coded anatomical drawings, and plenty of images to help you understand which images are important and how to get them. Key Features Templated protocol chapters cover initial approach, anatomy, techniques for capturing both still images and video images, and images that show landmarks, good positioning, and poor positioning. Anatomical color coding is consistent throughout the book, allowing readers to quickly understand correct probe placement. Protocols are specifically written to cover both still and video recording of ultrasound. （資料來源：http://www.leaderbook.com.tw/book.php?cat=5&id=4585 )
	書名：Occupational, industrial, and environmental Toxicology 著者：Michael I. Greenberg 出版者：Mosby/Elsevier 出版年：2003年索書號：WA400 O146 入館日期：2007/02/22 典藏地：總館說明：家醫科介購 Description This unique text's format makes it easy to diagnose and treat occupational toxicology patients, whether they know the substance of their exposure or not. Organized by occupation, industry, and environment, it covers what agents are plausible for exposure, systemic effects, and suggested treatments. Audience Occupational Medicine physicians, Industrial Hygienists, Medical Toxicologists, Family medicine physicians, Internists, Occupational Health Nurses, Emergency Medicine physicians （資料來源：http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/bookdescription.cws_home/698309/description#description )
	書名：Current Pediatric Therapy 著者：Fredric D. Burg, Julie R. Ingelfinger, Richard A. Polin et. al. 出版者：Saunders/Elsevier 出版年：2006年索書號：WS366 C87 入館日期：2007/03/02 典藏地：總館說明：小兒科介購 Description Generations of practitioners have turned to this reference for the most recent advances in therapeutic care – including medical and surgical therapies, preventive medicine, adolescent gynecology, and behavioral issues. Now, CURRENT PEDIATRIC THERAPY is more of a bargain than ever before! The 18th Edition includes access to a web site for convenient consultation wherever and whenever you need this guidance most! Contents SECTION 1 Symptomatic Care Prior to Diagnosis SECTION 2 General Maintenance SECTION 3 Emergencies SECTION 4 Communication in Therapy SECTION 5 Special Problems in the Infant and Neonate SECTION 6 Special Problems in the Adolescent SECTION 7 Nervous System SECTION 8 Respiratory Tract SECTION 9 Cardiovascular System SECTION 10 Digestive Tract SECTION 11 Nephrology and Genitourinary Tract SECTION 12 Infectious Diseases SECTION 13 Hematology SECTION 14 Endocrine System SECTION 15 Metabolic Disorders SECTION 16 Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue SECTION 17 Skin SECTION 18 The Eye SECTION 19 Ear, Nose, and Throat SECTION 20 Allergy and Immunology SECTION 21 Cancer SECTION 22 Mental Development and Behavioral Disorders SECTION 23 Dental Problems （資料來源：http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/bookdescription.cws_home/707233/description#description )
	書名：Spine Surgery:techniques, complication avoidance, and management (I ,II) 著者：Edward C. Benzel 出版者：Elsevier 出版年：2005年索書號：WE725 S7599 入館日期：2007/02/22 典藏地：總館說明：神經外科介購 Description This best-selling resource explores the full spectrum of surgical techniques used in spine surgery, and describes how to avoid and manage complex problems. It emphasizes how to achieve successful outcomes and minimize risks. The 2nd Edition delivers more than 25 brand-new chapters, as well as extensive revisions and updates throughout, to reflect all of the latest advances in the field. It also features contributions from an increased number of orthopaedic surgeons to round out the strong coverage provided by the many neurosurgeon contributors. Reviews Review of the First Edition: "Covers the breadth of spine surgery, from patient evaluation, pathology, and treatment decisions to surgical techniques, associated complications, and long-term care. Nonoperative care, biomechanics, and medical economics are also given thorough consideration…The chapters are well organized, easy to read, and well illustrated. The discussions are to the point and easily understood…This text will be of great value to the practicing spine surgeon, whether neurosurgically or orthopaedically trained. I strongly recommend it to all practitioners."—The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery New to this Edition Provides more than 25 brand-new chapters, as well as extensive revisions or total rewrites to the majority of existing chapters—to present all of the most up-to-date information available on every aspect of spine surgery. Includes chapters on hot topics such as Nonspinal Pathology Masquerading as Spinal Disease • Bone Void Fillers: Bone and Bone Substitutes • Data Management • Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion • Ankylosing Spondylitis and Related Disorders • Craniocervical Junction Deformities • Pediatric Spinal Deformities • Subsidence and Dynamic Spinal Stabilization • and The Nonoperative Management of Neck and Back Pain. （資料來源：http://www.leaderbook.com.tw/book.php?cat=11&id=2625 )
	書名：Atlas of pelvic anatomy and gynecologic surgery 著者：Michael S. Baggish , Mickey M. Karram 出版者：Elsevier 出版年：2006年索書號：WP17 B144a 入館日期：2007/02/22 典藏地：總館說明：婦產科介購 Description The New Edition of this one-of-a-kind atlas uses over 1,950 illustrations (1,450 in full color) to masterfully illustrate everything from anatomy and surgical geography to complex gynecologic techniques. It combines detailed pelvic anatomy (shown in photographs of fixed and fresh cadaver dissections) with to-the-point descriptive text to comprehensively cover the full spectrum of surgical procedures. This groundbreaking atlas offers you the most realistic depiction of operative techniques…short of being in the OR! Key Features Presents superb half-tone drawings and full-color photographs—with concise descriptions and detailed legends…so you can follow each procedure step by step. Provides realistic depiction of surgical geography using color photographs of pelvic cadaver anatomy. Uses serial color photographs to depict actual surgical procedures. Offers complete coverage of conventional as well as endoscopic surgeries, including cystoscopy and operative laparoscopy. New to this Edition Features 22 new chapters. (See TOC for full listing) Includes a brand-new section Hysteroscopy Surgery that discusses hysteroscopic instrumentation • hysteroscopic indications and techniques • removal of uterine septum • ablation techniques • resection of submucous myoma • complications of hysteroscopic surgery. Introduces a new unit Additional Procedures that includes three new sections—The Breast • Bowel Surgery • and Trophoblastic Disease. Presents 500 new figures. （資料來源：http://www.leaderbook.com.tw/book.php?cat=5&id=4384 )
	書名：Diagnostic imaging : obstetrics 著者：Paula J. Woodward , Anne Kennedy , Roya Sohaey et. al. 出版者：Amirsys 出版年：2005年索書號：WQ209 W66 入館日期：2007/03/06 典藏地：總館說明：婦產科介購 Description Authored by some of the world's preeminent authorities in its field, this new book represents today's best single source of guidance on obstetrical imaging! It presents more details for each diagnosis • more representative images • more case data • and more current references than any other reference tool. At the same time, its user-friendly format lets readers access all of this information remarkably quickly! Features Covers the top imaging diagnoses in obstetrics, including both common and uncommon entities. Provides exquisitely reproduced imaging examples for every diagnosis—plus concise, bulleted summaries of terminology • imaging findings • key facts • differential diagnosis • pathology • clinical issues • a diagnostic checklist • and selected references. Includes an extensive image gallery for each entity, depicting common and variant cases. Offers a vivid, full-color design that makes the material easy to read. Displays a “thumbnail” visual differential diagnosis for each entity. （資料來源：http://intl.elsevierhealth.com/catalogue/title.cfm?ISBN=9781416023357 )
	書名：Clinical gynecology 著者：Eric J. Bieber, Joseph S. Sanfilippo, Ira R. Horowitz 出版者：Elsevier 出版年：2006年索書號：WP140 C6408 入館日期：2007/02/22 典藏地：總館說明：婦產科介購 Description Written with your busy practice in mind this book delivers clinically focused, evidence-based gynecology guidance in a quick-reference format. It explores etiology, screening, tests, diagnosis, and treatment for a full range of gynecologic health issues including infectious diseases, urologic problems, pediatric and gynecologic concerns, minimally invasive surgical conditions, gynecologic oncology, and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Information is easy to find and absorb due to extensive use of full-color diagrams, algorithms, and illustrations. Key Features Utilizes an easy-to-use, highly templated format with many full-color illustrations to make information easy to find and understand. Focuses on evidence-based practices to help you deliver effective patient care. Provides a valuable appendix on insurance coding and office management （資料來源：http://www.leaderbook.com.tw/book.php?cat=5&id=4585 )
	書名：Pediatric physical examination : an illustrated handbook 著者：Karen G. Duderstadt 出版者：Mosby / Elsevier 出版年：2006年索書號：WS141 D83 入館日期：2007/03/06 典藏地：小兒科典藏說明：小兒科介購 Description This portable, photographic guide for nurse practitioners describes how to develop the unique range of skills required to assess children of all ages. Not often learned in the context of adult assessment, these skills help in easily and effectively examining children from childbirth through young adulthood. System chapters begin with the development of the fetus and take the reader through the key developmental stages of childhood. For infants and young children, this guide uses the ?quiet-to-active? approach, popular among pediatric experts and more effective than the traditional head-to-toe approach. （資料來源：http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/bookdescription.cws_home/697248/description#description )
	書名：Mechanical ventilation : physiological and clinical applications 著者：Susan P. Pilbeam , Jimmy M. Cairo 出版者：Mosby / Elsevier 出版年：2006 索書號：WF145 P637m 入館日期：2007/03/06 典藏地：RT辦公室典藏說明：RT介購 Description Reorganized to better reflect the order in which mechanical ventilation is typically taught, this text focuses on the management of patients who are receiving mechanical ventilatory support and provides clear discussion of mechanical ventilation and its application. The 4th edition features two-color illustrations, an increased focus on critical thinking, a continued emphasis on ventilator graphics, and several new chapters including non-invasive positive pressure ventilation and long-term ventilation. Key Features Excerpts of the most recent CPGs are included to give students important information regarding indications/contraindications, hazards and complications, assessment of need, assessment of outcome, and monitoring. Clinical Rounds boxes contain problems that may be encountered during actual use of equipment and raise questions for the student to answer. Case studies are included as boxes throughout the chapters within boxes and Clinical Rounds. Historical Notes provide educationally or clinically relevant information. New to this Edition Chapters featuring topics such as methods to improve ventilation, frequently used pharmacologic agents in ventilated patients, cardiovascular complications, pulmonary complications, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation, and long-term ventilation have been added. Key Point boxes have been placed sporadically throughout the chapters and highlight key information for the reader. Increased number of NBRC-type questions reflecting the types of questions and amount of coverage on the board exams. Respected educator J.M. Cairo has been added as co-author, bringing in a fresh voice and a wide breadth of experience. A reorganization of chapters creates a text that is more in line with the way the course is typically taught. lAll chapters have been heavily revised and updated, particularly the chapters on ventilator graphics, methods to improve oxygenation, and neonatal and pediatric ventilation. A second color has been added to enhance the overall design and line drawings. Key terms are listed at the beginning of each chapter and highlighted at first mention. (資料來源 http://www.leaderbook.com.tw/book.php?cat=13&id=4279)
	書名：Clincial application of mechanical ventilation 著者： David W. Chang 出版者：Thomson Delmar Learning 出版年：2006 索書號：WF145 C456c 入館日期：2007/02/22 典藏地：RT辦公室典藏說明：RT介購 Description: With a concise and easy-to-read approach, the new edition of this book integrates the essential concepts of respiratory physiology with the clinical application of mechanical ventilation. Extensive coverage of airway management and weaning criteria, and a concise view of pharmacotherapy for mechanical ventilation are included. Each chapter features visual examples illustrating concepts, key points summarized in margin references, and assessment questions written in NRBC format, to help prepare learners to sit for the exam. Fifteen case studies enable learners to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world critical thinking situations they may face in the field. Features: Case studies and examples provided to facilitate understanding of concepts and critical thinking Key points are highlighted in the margin to allow the reader to focus on essential concepts Challenging questions in all areas focus on patient assessment and care New chapter on Special Procedures in Mechanical Ventilation New material on chest tubes and chest tube placement, proportional pressure support, airway management, hemodynamic monitoring Revised chapter on ventilator waveform analysis, with new graphics and illustrations Answer keys provided for assessment questions, for self paced study and review （資料來源：http://www.delmarlearning.com/browse_product_detail.aspx?catid=18632&isbn=1401884857 )

新購圖書介紹
	書名：Emergency Ultrasound : principles and practice 著者：Romolo Joseph Gaspari, Christian Fox, Paul R. Sierzenski 出版者：Mosby / Elsevier 出版年：2006年索書號：WN208 G37 入館日期：2007/03/06 典藏地：總館說明：ER介購 Description Emergency Ultrasound: Protocols and Practice provides the information you need to successfully perform ultrasound in the emergency department. The book is designed to serve as a quick reference tool, offering bulleted text, color-coded anatomical drawings, and plenty of images to help you understand which images are important and how to get them. Key Features Templated protocol chapters cover initial approach, anatomy, techniques for capturing both still images and video images, and images that show landmarks, good positioning, and poor positioning. Anatomical color coding is consistent throughout the book, allowing readers to quickly understand correct probe placement. Protocols are specifically written to cover both still and video recording of ultrasound. （資料來源：http://www.leaderbook.com.tw/book.php?cat=5&id=4585 )
	書名：Occupational, industrial, and environmental Toxicology 著者：Michael I. Greenberg 出版者：Mosby/Elsevier 出版年：2003年索書號：WA400 O146 入館日期：2007/02/22 典藏地：總館說明：家醫科介購 Description This unique text's format makes it easy to diagnose and treat occupational toxicology patients, whether they know the substance of their exposure or not. Organized by occupation, industry, and environment, it covers what agents are plausible for exposure, systemic effects, and suggested treatments. Audience Occupational Medicine physicians, Industrial Hygienists, Medical Toxicologists, Family medicine physicians, Internists, Occupational Health Nurses, Emergency Medicine physicians （資料來源：http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/bookdescription.cws_home/698309/description#description )
	書名：Current Pediatric Therapy 著者：Fredric D. Burg, Julie R. Ingelfinger, Richard A. Polin et. al. 出版者：Saunders/Elsevier 出版年：2006年索書號：WS366 C87 入館日期：2007/03/02 典藏地：總館說明：小兒科介購 Description Generations of practitioners have turned to this reference for the most recent advances in therapeutic care – including medical and surgical therapies, preventive medicine, adolescent gynecology, and behavioral issues. Now, CURRENT PEDIATRIC THERAPY is more of a bargain than ever before! The 18th Edition includes access to a web site for convenient consultation wherever and whenever you need this guidance most! Contents SECTION 1 Symptomatic Care Prior to Diagnosis SECTION 2 General Maintenance SECTION 3 Emergencies SECTION 4 Communication in Therapy SECTION 5 Special Problems in the Infant and Neonate SECTION 6 Special Problems in the Adolescent SECTION 7 Nervous System SECTION 8 Respiratory Tract SECTION 9 Cardiovascular System SECTION 10 Digestive Tract SECTION 11 Nephrology and Genitourinary Tract SECTION 12 Infectious Diseases SECTION 13 Hematology SECTION 14 Endocrine System SECTION 15 Metabolic Disorders SECTION 16 Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue SECTION 17 Skin SECTION 18 The Eye SECTION 19 Ear, Nose, and Throat SECTION 20 Allergy and Immunology SECTION 21 Cancer SECTION 22 Mental Development and Behavioral Disorders SECTION 23 Dental Problems （資料來源：http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/bookdescription.cws_home/707233/description#description )
	書名：Spine Surgery:techniques, complication avoidance, and management (I ,II) 著者：Edward C. Benzel 出版者：Elsevier 出版年：2005年索書號：WE725 S7599 入館日期：2007/02/22 典藏地：總館說明：神經外科介購 Description This best-selling resource explores the full spectrum of surgical techniques used in spine surgery, and describes how to avoid and manage complex problems. It emphasizes how to achieve successful outcomes and minimize risks. The 2nd Edition delivers more than 25 brand-new chapters, as well as extensive revisions and updates throughout, to reflect all of the latest advances in the field. It also features contributions from an increased number of orthopaedic surgeons to round out the strong coverage provided by the many neurosurgeon contributors. Reviews Review of the First Edition: "Covers the breadth of spine surgery, from patient evaluation, pathology, and treatment decisions to surgical techniques, associated complications, and long-term care. Nonoperative care, biomechanics, and medical economics are also given thorough consideration…The chapters are well organized, easy to read, and well illustrated. The discussions are to the point and easily understood…This text will be of great value to the practicing spine surgeon, whether neurosurgically or orthopaedically trained. I strongly recommend it to all practitioners."—The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery New to this Edition Provides more than 25 brand-new chapters, as well as extensive revisions or total rewrites to the majority of existing chapters—to present all of the most up-to-date information available on every aspect of spine surgery. Includes chapters on hot topics such as Nonspinal Pathology Masquerading as Spinal Disease • Bone Void Fillers: Bone and Bone Substitutes • Data Management • Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion • Ankylosing Spondylitis and Related Disorders • Craniocervical Junction Deformities • Pediatric Spinal Deformities • Subsidence and Dynamic Spinal Stabilization • and The Nonoperative Management of Neck and Back Pain. （資料來源：http://www.leaderbook.com.tw/book.php?cat=11&id=2625 )
	書名：Atlas of pelvic anatomy and gynecologic surgery 著者：Michael S. Baggish , Mickey M. Karram 出版者：Elsevier 出版年：2006年索書號：WP17 B144a 入館日期：2007/02/22 典藏地：總館說明：婦產科介購 Description The New Edition of this one-of-a-kind atlas uses over 1,950 illustrations (1,450 in full color) to masterfully illustrate everything from anatomy and surgical geography to complex gynecologic techniques. It combines detailed pelvic anatomy (shown in photographs of fixed and fresh cadaver dissections) with to-the-point descriptive text to comprehensively cover the full spectrum of surgical procedures. This groundbreaking atlas offers you the most realistic depiction of operative techniques…short of being in the OR! Key Features Presents superb half-tone drawings and full-color photographs—with concise descriptions and detailed legends…so you can follow each procedure step by step. Provides realistic depiction of surgical geography using color photographs of pelvic cadaver anatomy. Uses serial color photographs to depict actual surgical procedures. Offers complete coverage of conventional as well as endoscopic surgeries, including cystoscopy and operative laparoscopy. New to this Edition Features 22 new chapters. (See TOC for full listing) Includes a brand-new section Hysteroscopy Surgery that discusses hysteroscopic instrumentation • hysteroscopic indications and techniques • removal of uterine septum • ablation techniques • resection of submucous myoma • complications of hysteroscopic surgery. Introduces a new unit Additional Procedures that includes three new sections—The Breast • Bowel Surgery • and Trophoblastic Disease. Presents 500 new figures. （資料來源：http://www.leaderbook.com.tw/book.php?cat=5&id=4384 )
	書名：Diagnostic imaging : obstetrics 著者：Paula J. Woodward , Anne Kennedy , Roya Sohaey et. al. 出版者：Amirsys 出版年：2005年索書號：WQ209 W66 入館日期：2007/03/06 典藏地：總館說明：婦產科介購 Description Authored by some of the world's preeminent authorities in its field, this new book represents today's best single source of guidance on obstetrical imaging! It presents more details for each diagnosis • more representative images • more case data • and more current references than any other reference tool. At the same time, its user-friendly format lets readers access all of this information remarkably quickly! Features Covers the top imaging diagnoses in obstetrics, including both common and uncommon entities. Provides exquisitely reproduced imaging examples for every diagnosis—plus concise, bulleted summaries of terminology • imaging findings • key facts • differential diagnosis • pathology • clinical issues • a diagnostic checklist • and selected references. Includes an extensive image gallery for each entity, depicting common and variant cases. Offers a vivid, full-color design that makes the material easy to read. Displays a “thumbnail” visual differential diagnosis for each entity. （資料來源：http://intl.elsevierhealth.com/catalogue/title.cfm?ISBN=9781416023357 )
	書名：Clinical gynecology 著者：Eric J. Bieber, Joseph S. Sanfilippo, Ira R. Horowitz 出版者：Elsevier 出版年：2006年索書號：WP140 C6408 入館日期：2007/02/22 典藏地：總館說明：婦產科介購 Description Written with your busy practice in mind this book delivers clinically focused, evidence-based gynecology guidance in a quick-reference format. It explores etiology, screening, tests, diagnosis, and treatment for a full range of gynecologic health issues including infectious diseases, urologic problems, pediatric and gynecologic concerns, minimally invasive surgical conditions, gynecologic oncology, and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Information is easy to find and absorb due to extensive use of full-color diagrams, algorithms, and illustrations. Key Features Utilizes an easy-to-use, highly templated format with many full-color illustrations to make information easy to find and understand. Focuses on evidence-based practices to help you deliver effective patient care. Provides a valuable appendix on insurance coding and office management （資料來源：http://www.leaderbook.com.tw/book.php?cat=5&id=4585 )
	書名：Pediatric physical examination : an illustrated handbook 著者：Karen G. Duderstadt 出版者：Mosby / Elsevier 出版年：2006年索書號：WS141 D83 入館日期：2007/03/06 典藏地：小兒科典藏說明：小兒科介購 Description This portable, photographic guide for nurse practitioners describes how to develop the unique range of skills required to assess children of all ages. Not often learned in the context of adult assessment, these skills help in easily and effectively examining children from childbirth through young adulthood. System chapters begin with the development of the fetus and take the reader through the key developmental stages of childhood. For infants and young children, this guide uses the ?quiet-to-active? approach, popular among pediatric experts and more effective than the traditional head-to-toe approach. （資料來源：http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/bookdescription.cws_home/697248/description#description )
	書名：Mechanical ventilation : physiological and clinical applications 著者：Susan P. Pilbeam , Jimmy M. Cairo 出版者：Mosby / Elsevier 出版年：2006 索書號：WF145 P637m 入館日期：2007/03/06 典藏地：RT辦公室典藏說明：RT介購 Description Reorganized to better reflect the order in which mechanical ventilation is typically taught, this text focuses on the management of patients who are receiving mechanical ventilatory support and provides clear discussion of mechanical ventilation and its application. The 4th edition features two-color illustrations, an increased focus on critical thinking, a continued emphasis on ventilator graphics, and several new chapters including non-invasive positive pressure ventilation and long-term ventilation. Key Features Excerpts of the most recent CPGs are included to give students important information regarding indications/contraindications, hazards and complications, assessment of need, assessment of outcome, and monitoring. Clinical Rounds boxes contain problems that may be encountered during actual use of equipment and raise questions for the student to answer. Case studies are included as boxes throughout the chapters within boxes and Clinical Rounds. Historical Notes provide educationally or clinically relevant information. New to this Edition Chapters featuring topics such as methods to improve ventilation, frequently used pharmacologic agents in ventilated patients, cardiovascular complications, pulmonary complications, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation, and long-term ventilation have been added. Key Point boxes have been placed sporadically throughout the chapters and highlight key information for the reader. Increased number of NBRC-type questions reflecting the types of questions and amount of coverage on the board exams. Respected educator J.M. Cairo has been added as co-author, bringing in a fresh voice and a wide breadth of experience. A reorganization of chapters creates a text that is more in line with the way the course is typically taught. lAll chapters have been heavily revised and updated, particularly the chapters on ventilator graphics, methods to improve oxygenation, and neonatal and pediatric ventilation. A second color has been added to enhance the overall design and line drawings. Key terms are listed at the beginning of each chapter and highlighted at first mention. (資料來源 http://www.leaderbook.com.tw/book.php?cat=13&id=4279)
	書名：Clincial application of mechanical ventilation 著者： David W. Chang 出版者：Thomson Delmar Learning 出版年：2006 索書號：WF145 C456c 入館日期：2007/02/22 典藏地：RT辦公室典藏說明：RT介購 Description: With a concise and easy-to-read approach, the new edition of this book integrates the essential concepts of respiratory physiology with the clinical application of mechanical ventilation. Extensive coverage of airway management and weaning criteria, and a concise view of pharmacotherapy for mechanical ventilation are included. Each chapter features visual examples illustrating concepts, key points summarized in margin references, and assessment questions written in NRBC format, to help prepare learners to sit for the exam. Fifteen case studies enable learners to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world critical thinking situations they may face in the field. Features: Case studies and examples provided to facilitate understanding of concepts and critical thinking Key points are highlighted in the margin to allow the reader to focus on essential concepts Challenging questions in all areas focus on patient assessment and care New chapter on Special Procedures in Mechanical Ventilation New material on chest tubes and chest tube placement, proportional pressure support, airway management, hemodynamic monitoring Revised chapter on ventilator waveform analysis, with new graphics and illustrations Answer keys provided for assessment questions, for self paced study and review （資料來源：http://www.delmarlearning.com/browse_product_detail.aspx?catid=18632&isbn=1401884857 )