Linz's Comprehensive Respiratory Diseases

Paperback Navigate eBook Access Linz’s Comprehensive Respiratory Diseases, Second Edition prepares respiratory care students with the clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills needed for NBRC credentialing success and modern respiratory therapy practice. Topics span pulmonary, cardiac, neonatal, pediatric, and critical care disorders helping students connect disease processes, diagnostics, treatment strategies, and patient management considerations across the continuum of care. The second edition presents complex cardiopulmonary concepts in a more accessible, student-centered format while maintaining clinical depth and rigor. Updated content reflects current respiratory care practices, expanded disease management considerations, revised diagnostic and monitoring coverage, and strengthened case-based learning throughout. Features including chapter objectives, case studies, knowledge checks, summaries, key points, and NBRC-style review questions reinforce comprehension and support classroom instruction, exam preparation, and clinical readiness. Introducing Claire AI™ — Students' AI-Powered Mentor New to this edition is an AI‑powered study tool that provides students with around‑the‑clock academic support and personalized guidance. Built on Jones & Bartlett Learning–authored content, Claire AI helps students clarify concepts, reinforce understanding, and engage more confidently as they read, providing consistent, course‑aligned support throughout the learning experience. Features and Benefits - Comprehensive pulmonary, cardiac, neonatal, pediatric, and critical care coverage supports respiratory disease instruction across 27 chapters. - NBRC-style review questions, case studies, and knowledge checks reinforce clinical reasoning and credentialing exam preparation. - Written specifically for 2-year and 4-year respiratory care students with clearer explanations and accessible clinical language. - Updated content reflects current respiratory care practice, including ECMO, vaping, pulmonary rehab, sleep disorders, and more. - Chapter summaries, key points, and application-based activities help students connect diagnostics, treatment, and patient care concepts. - Revised illustrations, tables, and visual explanations strengthen comprehension of complex respiratory disease and treatment concepts. - Instructor resources include PowerPoint Slides, Test Bank, LMS-compatible formats, and Answer Keys for Case Studies, and Questions.