In the often overlooked but essential setting of respiratory departments, nursing assistants play a fundamental role in the care of patients suffering from respiratory diseases. This book, designed to be both a practical guide and a thought-provoking companion, is aimed at healthcare professionals, students and anyone wishing to understand the importance and daily challenges faced by caregivers in this department.
Through chapters rich in concrete information and feedback from the field, this book explores the management of respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD and bronchial cancer, while detailing the caregiver's crucial role in clinical monitoring, emotional support and the relationship of trust established with patients. Far from being limited to technical gestures, this book emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, the need to adapt to the patient's changing needs, and respect for dignity in the most difficult moments, particularly at the end of life.
Key themes such as the management of oxygen therapy, respiratory assistance and psychological support are clearly explained, while respecting the legal and ethical framework that governs the profession. Readers will find practical advice, real-life cases and solutions to daily challenges, whether managing an asthma attack or supporting a patient in respiratory distress.
But this book does more than describe procedures. It invites us to reflect on the profoundly human role of the caregiver, who goes beyond care to support people in their vulnerability, often at critical moments in their lives. How can care be adapted to preserve patients' autonomy while ensuring their comfort? How to manage sensitive information and respect confidentiality, while remaining a good listener? These are just some of the questions to which this book provides answers based on practical experience andethical requirements.
By combining professional rigor with a human approach, this book aims to give readers a better understanding of the complexity of the job of respiratory caregiver, and to arm them with the knowledge they need to excel in this field. An indispensable resource for those who wish to combine technical competence and empathy, while ensuring quality care in a department where life and breathing are at stake at every moment.
