Geriatric Respiratory Care

List of contents

Gerontology:The Study of Aging.Psychosocial Issues.Anatomic and Physiologic Changes in Later Life.Chronic Diseases of the Elderly.Pharmacology.Acute Disease of the Elderly.Long Term Care.The End of Life.

About the author

Helen Sorenson is the Director of Clinical Education in the Respiratory Care Program at Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, Nebraska

Summary

A text for gerontology and geriatrics that focuses entirely on respiratory care. It provides a unique insight into the medical and psychosocial problems of the geriatric population. The text covers the various theories of aging and the issues of aging from the sociological perspective.

Product details

• Authors: Sorenson, Helen Sorenson, Helen M. Sorenson, James A. Thorson
• Publisher: Delmar
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.1998
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 188 mm x 233 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 327 g
• Series: Respiratory Care; Respiratory Care
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine