Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to patient assessment -- Development and implementation of respiratory care plans -- Review of the medical record -- Patient history -- Physical assessment -- Assessment of oxygenation -- Assessment of ventilation -- Blood gas analysis, hemoximetry, and acid-base balance -- Laboratory studies -- Cardiac assessment and the electrocardiogram -- Cardiopulmonary imaging -- Adult pulmonary function -- Bronchoscopy and other diagnostic studies -- Acute and critical care monitoring and assessment -- Obstructive sleep apnea -- Neonatal and pediatric assessment.