The Asthma Educators Handbook (repost)
The Asthma Educators Handbook by Christopher Fanta, Elisabeth Stieb, Elaine Carter, Kenan Haver
English | 2007-07-02 | ISBN: 0071447377 | 430 pages | PDF | 4,6 mb
English | 2007-07-02 | ISBN: 0071447377 | 430 pages | PDF | 4,6 mb
This book teaches physicians and other healthcare professionals how to recognize and treat asthma exacerbations and was inspired by patients and their experiences with this disease. It is designed for informed educators who know a fair amount about asthma while focusing on patient needs. It is an excellent resource for asthma educators. 3 Stars.
Internists, family physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists will find this unparalleled, authoritative guide has everything needed to understand and treat asthma in children and adults.
Ideal for preparing for certification as an asthma educator (AE-C), The Asthma Educator's Handbook includes important information such as:
- How to develop an asthma action plan based on the principles of assessing and treating asthma attacks;
- Diagnosis and staging ambulatory asthma treatment;
- Inhalers and inhalation aids;
- Managing asthmatic attacks;
- Chapter-ending Q&As that simulate the types of questions likely to appear on the National Asthma Educators Certification Board Exam;
- Case discussions that test your knowledge by asking you to assume the role of an asthma educator;