Respiratory Medicine Lecture Notes covers everything from the basics of anatomy and physiology, through to the aetiology, epidemiology, symptoms and management of a full range of respiratory diseases, providing a comprehensive yet easy–to–read overview of all the essentials of respiratory medicine.Key features of this new, full–colour edition include:• Updated and expanded material on chest X–rays and radiology• Self–assessment exercises for each chapter• A range of clinical images and scans showing the key features of each disease• Fully supported by a companion website at www.lecturenoteseries.com/respiratory featuring figures, key points, web links, and interactive self–assessment questionsIdeal for learning the basics of the respiratory system, starting a placement, or as a quick–reference revision guide, Respiratory Medicine Lecture Notes is an invaluable resource for medical students, respiratory nurses and junior doctors. INDICE: Part 1 Structure and Function.1 Anatomy and physiology of the lungs.Part 2 History Taking, Examination and Investigations.2 History Taking and Examination.3 Pulmonary function tests.4 Radiology of the Chest.Part 3 Respiratory Diseases.5 Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Influenza.6 Pneumonia.7 Tuberculosis.8 Bronchiectasis and Lung Abscess.9 Cystic Fibrosis.10 Asthma.11 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.12 Carcinoma of the Lung.13 Interstitial Lung Disease.14 Occupational Lung Disease.15 Pulmonary Vascular Disease.16 Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion.17 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.18 Ventilatory Failure and Sleep–Related Breathing Disorders.19 Lung Transplantation
- ISBN: 978-1-118-65232-9
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 248
- Fecha Publicación: 03/04/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés