Respiratory Care: Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology

Respiratory Care: Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology, 1st Edition, serves as a comprehensive, illustrated textbook for respiratory care students throughout academic coursework and professional practice. The work provides structured explanations of essential anatomical structures and guides readers through foundational cardiopulmonary principles.

The volume focuses extensively on pulmonary and cardiovascular physiology, examining the mechanisms that govern heart and lung function. It also provides focused instruction in acid-base balance and the clinical interpretation of blood gas values.

Developed to help students prepare for the National Board for Respiratory Care Examination Matrix, the textbook features end-of-chapter review questions formatted in the 2020 NBRC TMC style to support exam preparation.