This is Dr. Robert Green's fourth book in the area of respiratory medicine.   Drawing from his experience teaching RT students, he addresses the topics that are the most problematic for respiratory therapy students.  The book contains 10 chapters of core material to include the finest introduction to mechanical ventilation in print.  It is quickly becoming the premier text to provide the understanding you need in the foundational material of respiratory therapy.  Endorsed  and recommended by RT program directors throughout the country - this is the one book that will provide the foundation for your success in any respiratory therapy curriculum.                                                                                                                                                               Although Egan's and Pilbeam's are the "required" texts in most RT programs, GREEN'S RESPIRATORY THERAPY is emerging as a required text because of its unique ability to provide clear and insightful understanding of the material.  Sooner or later you are going to find out that it will be necessary for you to refer to GREEN'S in order to understand material that is not adequately explained elsewhere. Respiratory therapy programs are demanding and rigorous, and many students find themselves struggling to pass their exams. The key to your success as a student is in being able to understand the foundational material upon which everything else is built. "Studying for the exam" by utilizing test prep books or question banks is of very limited value if you are not in command of the necessary foundational material. There is nothing wrong with going over practice questions, but real success on your exams and boards occurs when you have mastered the foundational material - because when you are fluent in your understanding of the material itself, not only will you be able to answer any question presented to you regardless of how it is worded or phrased, but you will become a safe and competent clinician.  This book will give you the insights needed for your understanding that you will not find anywhere else. GREEN'S RESPIRATORY THERAPY IS THE PERFECT COMPANION TO YOUR PRIMARY TEXTBOOK AND LECTURES Table of Contents ---------------------- Note to the Reader Introduction 1. Selected Topics in Physics 7 2. Selected Topics in Physiologic Ventilation 55 3. Selected Topics in Gas Exchange 119 4. Selected Topics in Physical Assessment 165 5. Selected Topics in Acid/Base Chemistry and the Arterial Blood Gas 193 6. Selected Topics in Hemodynamics 213 7. Selected Topics in Oxygen Therapy (and Other Medical Gases) 231 8. Selected Topics in Mechanical Ventilation 261 9. Selected Topics in Pathology 365 10. Respiratory Pharmacology 417 Bibliography 435 Index 437 From Breathsounds.org: "I typically don't publicly post reviews of a lot of products and material, but this one I simply can't pass up. Robert Green's book, titled "Green's Respiratory Therapy: A Practical and Essential Tutorial of the Core Concepts of Respiratory Care" is, hands down, one of the BEST supplements to Respiratory Care education that I have ever come across in my long and fairly successful career. If you are a student of Respiratory Care, or even a credentialed Respiratory Therapist looking to "tune up" your already vast world of knowledge, then this IS the supplement for you! I promise you, this is well worth looking in to. breathsounds.org/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"We will be meeting for an informal Program Review at our upcoming state conference in May. We will be making a recommendation to add your book to our curriculum." Kathleen Ruiz, Director of Respiratory Therapy, San Joaquin Valley College-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"We like the text and plan on using it in the fall 2018. I will speak with the other faculty member involved to decide if it will be required or recommended. My guess is we will be requiring it." James Bierl, Director of Respiratory Therapy, SUNY Erie -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Your book is easy to read. You have hit the target areas where many students need tutorial or additional help. I will request our librarian to order 2 books as reference. I will definitely recommend your book." - Dr. Henry Oh, Director of Respiratory Therapy, California College San Diego -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Your book looks like it will be an excellent supplement to our curriculum. The content of your book is so beneficial I would require it to be a purchased book for each student." -Charles Damiens, Director of Respiratory Therapy, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------