Textbooks

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

Summer 2009

RES 3216 - 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 4230 - Introduction to Research 

Hulley, Cummings, Browner, Grady, Hearst, Newman. (2000). Designing Clinical Research: An Epidemiologic Approach (3^rd ed.).  Philadelphia:  LWW.  ISBN 0781782104 

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
 

RES 4330 – Introduction to Research 

Hulley, S. B.; Browner, W.S.; Cummings, S. R.  (2007). Designing Clinical Research: An Epidemiologic Approach (3^rd ed.). Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins. ISBN 9780781782104 

Designing Clinical Research sets the standard for providing a practical guide to planning, tabulating, formulating, and implementing clinical research, with an easy-to-read, uncomplicated presentation. It incorporates current research methodology—including molecular and genetic clinical research. The book explains how to choose well-focused research questions and details the steps through all the elements of study design, data collection, quality assurance, and basic grant-writing.

Fall 2009
 

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 3211 - Cardio-Respiratory Anatomy & Physiology I (Required)

Des Jardins, T.  (2008). Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology: Essentials For Respiratory Care, Bundle Book With WebTutor Advantage on Blackboard (5^th ed.). Clifton Park, NY:  Delmar.  ISBN 9781428393745

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

RES 3211 - Cardio-Respiratory Anatomy & Physiology I (Recommended)

Des Jardins, T.  (2008). Workbook to Accompany Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology: Essentials of Respiratory Care (5^th ed.). Clifton Park, NY:  Delmar.  ISBN 9781418042820 

Workbook has complete and accurate information about the structure and function of the respiratory system, essential for respiratory care. It presents concepts germane to the respiratory therapist with anatomical illustrations and graphs

RES 3414 - Basic Assessment & Diagnosis 

Wilkins, R. (2000). Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care (5^th ed.).  St. Louis:  Mosby.  ISBN 0323028853 

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 

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 

Ruppel, G.  (2008). Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing (9^th ed.).  St. Louis:  Mosby. ISBN 9780323052122 

The text includes on-the-job reference and certification exam review. It includes information on pulmonary function tests, techniques, pathophysiology, equipment, computers, and quality assurance in order to get the best results every time. This edition includes more opportunities to apply your knowledge with additional case studies and self-assessment questions 

RES 4243 – Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care 

American Heart Association.  (2002). PALS Provider Manual.  Dallas:  American Heart Association.  ISBN 9780874935288 

                        Include course guide with CD  

RES 4243 – Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care 

Czervinske & Barnhart.  (2003). Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care (2^nd ed.).  St. Louis:  W. B. Saunders. ISBN 9780721682310 

The text discusses fetal pulmonary development along with physiology, circulation, and assessment. Neonatal and pediatric patients, assessment, diagnostic, and monitoring techniques are examined. Current therapies, issues of etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, clinical presentation, management, and outcome are included 

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