THIS is a book of 268 pages on anatomy and physiology, written by a member of the nursing profession. The author states that the text is compiled from many well-known books, and that nearly all the ...

The respiratory system has a key role in gaseous exchange but also helps to regulate blood pH, control blood pressure and provide non-specific immune defence mechanisms. Like all organ systems, it ...

Measurement of respiratory rate is a vital sign. Nurses need to understand the anatomy and physiology of normal breathing to measure respiratory rate and interpret findings. The second in our ...