Book Description Master essential respiratory care pharmacology with this up-to-date, comprehensive, and easy-to- understand resource Product Description Celebrating its 30th year in publication, the new edition of this classic resource boasts enhanced readability, a full-color design, and a new author who brings a fresh perspective on respiratory care pharmacology. This authoritative book provides essential, need-to-know information about respiratory pharmacology in an easy-to-understand format that simplifies complex concepts and prepares you for practice. Completely updated, this edition includes the most recent FDA approved medications and reflects the current state of respiratory care practice in today's health care environment. Logically organized and easy-to-read, this resource provides complete coverage of pharmacokinetic principles as they relate to respiratory care. Offers a solid foundation in the basics of respiratory care pharmacology with information on the principles of drug action, the basic methods of drug administration, standard drug calculations, and the effects of drugs on body systems. Includes comprehensive information on the drugs most frequently delivered to patients by respiratory therapists. Provides concise coverage of the drugs used to treat critical care and cardiovascular patients. Handpicked by Joseph Rau, new author Douglas Gardenhire brings a fresh, new perspective on respiratory care pharmacology. Completely updated and r