1

Introduction

2

Why Work in Respiratory Nursing?

3

Anatomy and Physiology

4

Respiratory Assessment

5

Respiratory Investigations

6

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

7

Asthma and Allergies

8

Bronchiectasis

9

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

10

Cystic Fibrosis

11

Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease (Interstitial Lung Disease)

12

Lung Cancer

13

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

14

Oxygen Therapy

15

Pharmacology

16

Pleural Effusion

17

Pneumonia

18

Pneumothorax

19

Pulmonary Embolism

20

Pulmonary Hypertension

21

Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation

22

Tuberculosis

23

Palliative Care

24

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

25

Public Health

26

Sex, Sexuality and Breathlessness

27

The Multidisciplinary Team

28

Flying, Altitude and Diving

29

Glossary

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Useful Contacts