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The library provides access to numerous eBooks on health and medicine topics. You can search for eBook titles in the eBook collections below or search the Ivy Tech statewide catalog, IvyCat by author, title, or subject and select "Electronic Resources" for location.

Credo Medical Reference Collection
A collection of online reference books which includes many health and medical titles.
eBook Central (ProQuest)
Extensive collection of online academic books in all subject areas.
eBook Collection (EBSCO)
Extensive collection of online academic books in all subject areas.

eBooks on Respiratory Disease Management

Respiratory Care: Patient Assessment and Care Plan Development, 2nd Edition (2021)
For students and clinicians assessing or caring for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, Respiratory Care: Patient Assessment and Care Plan Development is a must-have resource. As the most comprehensive reference available, it is a guide to the evaluation of the patient, and the development and implementation of an appropriate, evidence-based, respiratory care plan. Respiratory Care: Patient Assessment and Care Plan Development,
Linz's Comprehensive Respiratory Diseases (2020)
Linz's Comprehensive Respiratory Diseases is a comprehensive yet concise resource concerning respiratory disorders. Concentration is focused on essentials rather than being encyclopedic. It is written by health care practitioners with many years of clinical as well as academic experience.
Human Diseases and Conditions, 3rd Edition (2017)
Offering in-depth coverage of all areas of health and disease, Human Diseases and Conditions, 3rd ed. offers current and accurate information on approximately 450 diseases and conditions. This edition includes nearly 360 completely reviewed and revised articles. In addition, the comprehensiveness of 425 photos, informative illustrations, and charts thoroughly enhances the already-rich textual information.
Foundations in Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
Foundations in Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care provides students and practitioners alike with a comprehensive yet reader-friendly resource. The authors recognize the importance of sharing the essential elements of care that are unique to children as they grow and develop and provide the clinician with the knowledge needed to effectively communicate recommendations for therapeutic intervention or changes to the plan of care. This text has contributions in each chapter by national experts who are actively practicing in their subject areas, providing the most relevant evidence-based material and content that has a significant and practical application to current practice.
Manual of Neonatal Respiratory Care, 5th Edition (2022)
Respiratory care is the largest overall component of neonatal intensive care, and this 5th edition of the Manual of Neonatal Respiratory Care is the leading bedside guide for all aspects of respiratory care in the neonatal intensive care unit. Its easy-to-read outline format is simple yet comprehensive and covers all aspects of lung disease in the newborn infant, including embryology, principles of mechanical ventilation, procedures and techniques, monitoring, devices, adjunctive therapies, management of respiratory illness, complications, outcomes, and related issues.

Omnigraphics Health Reference Series

The Health Reference Series by Omnigraphics provides comprehensive coverage on a number of diseases and disorders. One of the key features of this series is the broad scope of information offered in each volume. Each volume pulls together a wide variety of articles from authoritative sources to inform and educate readers about the disease or disorder and how to cope with the medical condition.

The library owns many titles in this valuable series in both print and or electronically. Below are the eBook titles in the series that include content related to respiratory diseases and disorders:

Cancer Sourcebook, 7th Edition (2015)
Provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the head, neck, central nervous system, endocrine system, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts, blood cells, immune system, skin, bones, and other body systems.
Cardiovascular Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Edition (2014)
Provides information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of heart and blood vessel disorders, including cardiomyopathy, heart attack, heart rhythm disorders, heart valve disease, atherosclerosis, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, and deep vein thrombosis. It offers details about the conditions associated with increased risks, explains the methods used to diagnose and treat them, and offers suggestions for steps men and women can take to decrease their likelihood of developing these disorders. The book also includes a discussion of cardiovascular concerns specific to men, women, children, and minority populations.
Childhood Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Edition (2020)
Provides up-to-date information about common disorders that affect the physical, mental, and developmental health of school-age children. Includes chapters on Asthma, Bronchitis, and Cystic Fibrosis.
Congenital Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Edition (2021)
Describes the most common types of nonhereditary birth defects and disorders related to prematurity, gestational injuries, prenatal and perinatal infections, maternal-health conditions during pregnancy, and birth complications, including cerebral palsy, cleft lip and palate, fetal alcohol syndrome, spina bifida, and disorders of the heart, brain, gastrointestinal tract, musculoskeletal system, urinary tract, reproductive organs, and chromosomal defects such as Down syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, etc.
Emerging Infectious Diseases Sourcebook, 1st Edition (2019)
Provides basic consumer health information about the immune system, facts about the spread of disease, information on emerging infectious diseases, international travel guidance, diagnostic tests, treatment methods, and prevention and vaccination programs, along with reports on current research initiatives and additional resources
Genetic Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Edition (2014)
Provides facts about the most common genetic disorders, including those that arise from mutations in specific genes—for example, muscular dystrophy, sickle cell anemia, and cystic fibrosis—as well as those arising from chromosomal abnormalities—such as Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome. It also details genetic testing and disorders arising due to abnormalities in specific genes such as albinism, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, blood clotting deficiency disorders, connective tissue, endocrine disorders, cystic fibrosis, growth disorders, and others.
Respiratory Disorders Sourcebook, 3rd Edition (2014)
Provides updated information about the causes, triggers, and treatments of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system, including asthma, COPD, influenza, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. It also discusses other conditions that impair a person’s ability to breathe, such as cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, and traumatic lung injuries. Lab and imaging tests used to diagnose respiratory disorders are explained, and a special section about pediatric concerns looks at the issues that arise when children experience breathing problems. The book also offers tips for living with chronic lung conditions.