Textbooks

The following list of required textbooks is published in compliance with State of Arkansas General Assembly Act 175 of the 2007 Regular Session.

Contact UAMS Bookstore at 501-686-6160 or visit www.uamsbookstore.com for more information.
 

Summer 2012

RES 3132 - Pharmacology II

Gardenhire, D. S.  (2008). Respiratory Care Pharmacology (7^th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780323032025

This authoritative book provides essential, need-to-know information about respiratory pharmacology that simplifies complex concepts and prepares individuals for practice. It includes the most recent FDA approved medications and reflects the current state of respiratory care practice in today's health care environment 

RES 3231 - Clinical Internship

Ellis, K. M. (2011).  EKG Plain and Simple (3^rd ed.).  Pearson.   ISBN 9780132377294

EKG Plain and Simple covers the broad spectrum of electrocardiography in a conversational style.  The book progresses from simple to more advanced concepts. Part I contains the basic building blocks of knowledge: waves, complexes, lead morphology and rhythms. Part II moves into more complex topics with information covering 12-lead EKGs, axis, hypertrophy, myocardial infarction and pacemakers

RES 4330 - Introduction to Research 

Hulley, Cummings, Browner, Grady, Hearst, Newman. (2007). Designing Clinical Research. (3^rd ed.).  Philadelphia:  Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins.  ISBN 9780781782104 

This textbook sets the standard for providing a practical guide to planning, tabulating, formulating, and implementing clinical research. This edition incorporates current research methodology—including molecular and genetic clinical research
 

Fall 2012
 

RES 3116 - Pharmacology I

Gardenhire, D. S.  (2008). Respiratory Care Pharmacology (7^th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780323032025

This authoritative book provides essential, need-to-know information about respiratory pharmacology that simplifies complex concepts and prepares individuals for practice. It includes the most recent FDA approved medications and reflects the current state of respiratory care practice in today's health care environment 

RES 3117 – Clinical Practicum I

Oakes, D.  (2008).  Clinical Practitioners Pocket Guide to Respiratory Care (7^th ed.) .  Health Educator Publications.  ISBN: 978-0932887313

The perfect resource to have at the bedside, assuring that standardized, competent care free of liabilities is provided. Pertinent AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines have been summarized in colorful format, with clear markings in each chapters table of contents indicating Clinical Practice Guidelines. This book is amazingly thorough, incredibly accurate, and extremely affordable.

RES 3211 - Cardio-Respiratory Anatomy & Physiology I

Beachey, W.  (2007). Respiratory Care Anatomy and Physiology:  foundations for Clinical Practice (2^nd ed.). St. Louis, MO:  Mosby.  ISBN 13:978-0-323-02740-3

Textbook has complete and accurate information about the structure and function of the respiratory system with reference to the clinical practice of respiratory care. This book presents concepts germane to the respiratory therapist with anatomical illustrations and graphs 

RES 3414 - Basic Assessment & Diagnosis 

Oakes, D.  (2008).  Clinical Practitioners Pocket Guide to Respiratory Care (7^th

ed.) .  Health Educator Publications.  ISBN: 978-0932887313

The perfect resource to have at the bedside, assuring that standardized, competent care free of liabilities is provided. Pertinent AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines have been summarized in colorful format, with clear markings in each chapters table of contents indicating Clinical Practice Guidelines. This book is amazingly thorough, incredibly accurate, and extremely affordable.

Wilkins, R. (2010). Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care (6^th ed.).  St. Louis:  Mosby.  ISBN 978-1-4160-5923-3. 

The textbook teaches assessment techniques from the most basic skills to more advanced methods for assessing patients in any clinical setting. It provides information on key topics, additional case studies and review materials, and a glossary 

Ellis, K. M. (2011).  EKG Plain and Simple (3^rd ed.).  Pearson.   ISBN 9780132377294

EKG Plain and Simple covers the broad spectrum of electrocardiography in a conversational style.  The book progresses from simple to more advanced concepts. Part I contains the basic building blocks of knowledge: waves, complexes, lead morphology and rhythms. Part II moves into more complex topics with information covering 12-lead EKGs, axis, hypertrophy, myocardial infarction and pacemakers.

RES 3412 - Equipment & Techniques I 

Wilkins, R. (2008). Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care (9^th ed.).  St. Louis:  Mosby.  ISBN 9780323036573 

The material covers foundations, applied anatomy and physiology, assessment of respiratory disorders, a synopsis of cardiopulmonary disease, basic therapeutics, acute and critical care, and preventative and long-term care 

RES 4241 – Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis 

Ellis, K. M. (2011).  EKG Plain and Simple (3^rd ed.).  Pearson.   ISBN 9780132377294

EKG Plain and Simple covers the broad spectrum of electrocardiography in a conversational style.  The book progresses from simple to more advanced concepts. Part I contains the basic building blocks of knowledge: waves, complexes, lead morphology and rhythms. Part II moves into more complex topics with information covering 12-lead EKGs, axis, hypertrophy, myocardial infarction and pacemakers.

RES 4243 – Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care 

American Heart Association.  (2011). Pediatric Advanced Life Support Professional.  Dallas:  American Heart Association.  ISBN:  978-1616691127

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course Guide & Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Manual - Includes PALS Student CD, PALS Precourse Checklist, PALS Pocket Reference Card

Walsh, BK.  (2010). Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care (3^rd ed.)  St. Louis:  Saunders. ISBN 978-1416024484

With the in-depth coverage, this text helps provide quality treatment for neonates, infants and pediatric patients. It discusses the principles of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care while emphasizing clinical application. This edition adds a new chapter on pediatric thoracic trauma plus new user-friendly features to simplify learning.

RES 4342 – Critical Care Practices 

American Heart Association. (2011). Advanced Cardiac Life Support.  American Heart Association.  ISBN 978-1616690106

American Heart Association.  Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care for Health Providers.  American Heart Association.  ISBN   Not available at this time  

RES 4240 – Cardio-Respiratory Disorders II 

Wilkins, R., Stoller, J. & Kacmarek, R. (2008).  Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care (9^th ed.).  Mosby.   ISBN 9780323036573

The material covers foundations, applied anatomy and physiology, assessment of respiratory disorders, a synopsis of cardiopulmonary disease, basic therapeutics, acute and critical care, and preventative and long-term care 

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