Master Respiratory Pharmacology with Raus Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Respiratory care professionals, breathe a sigh of relief! With Raus Respiratory Care Pharmacology, you can master the complex world of respiratory pharmacology with ease. For over 30 years, this trusted textbook has been the go-to resource for respiratory therapists, providing a comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide to pharmacology.

A Proven Approach to Learning Pharmacology

Raus Respiratory Care Pharmacology is organized into three logical sections, covering the basics of respiratory care, frequently used drugs, and critical care medications. The 11th edition includes recently approved FDA drugs, information on drug approvals, COVID-19 coverage, and new and updated Clinical Connection boxes. These features help you connect the dots between theoretical knowledge and real-world clinical practice.

Key Features that Enhance Learning

• Clinical scenarios with follow-up SOAP assessments to help you assess your comprehension of the material
• Self-assessment questions to test your understanding of key concepts
• Learning objectives aligned with the NBRC exams to help you focus on important information
• Key terms with definitions to build your pharmacologic vocabulary
• Key points boxes in each chapter to highlight important concepts
• Glossary of key terms to aid in understanding respiratory care pharmacology terminology
• Appendices on common Units and Systems of Measurement and Acceptable Mixtures provide quick references to need-to-know information
• Alphabetical drug index for easy lookup of information based on drug name

New and Updated Features in the 11th Edition

• Updated Clinical Connection boxes to help patients better understand their clinical conditions and drug treatments
• Chapter 1 reflects changes to drug approval processes
• Chapter 3 covers changes in aerosol medication devices, aerosol-generating device issues, and COVID-19
• The latest FDA-approved medications are referenced throughout the book
• Current asthma (GINA) and COPD (GOLD) guidelines include COVID-19 treatment protocols

With enhanced readability and a user-friendly approach, Raus Respiratory Care Pharmacology makes it easier to grasp difficult material and apply it to real-world scenarios.

Product Details

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Edition: 11th
• Publication Date: August 17, 2023
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 464
• ISBN-10: 0323871550
• ISBN-13: 978-0323871556