Principles of Pulmonary Medicine

Using a concise, understandable approach, Principles of Pulmonary Medicine, 8th Edition, provides a broad overview of this fast-changing field, integrating clinical topics with underlying physiologic, pathophysiologic, and basic science concepts. From cover to cover, it clearly explains and illustrates even the most challenging concepts in a uniquely readable and digestible fashion. With its emphasis on pathophysiology and diagnosis as the basis for optimal management of respiratory disorders, this popular text is an essential reference for medical students, trainees, and those looking for a practical update on both acute and chronic pulmonary diseases. INDICE: 1 Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology: The Basics2 Presentation of the Patient With Pulmonary Disease3 Evaluation of the Patient With Pulmonary Disease4 Anatomic and Physiologic Aspects of Airways5 Asthma6 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease7 Miscellaneous Airway Diseases8 Anatomic and Physiologic Aspects of the Pulmonary Parenchyma9 Overview of Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Diseases10 Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Diseases Associated With Known Etiologic Agents11 Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Diseases of Unknown Etiology12 Anatomic and Physiologic Aspects of the Pulmonary Vasculature13 Pulmonary Embolism14 Pulmonary Hypertension15 Pleural Disease16 Mediastinal Disease17 Anatomic and Physiologic Aspects of Neural, Muscular, and Chest Wall Interactions With the Lungs18 Disorders of Ventilatory Control19 Disorders of the Respiratory Pump20 Lung Cancer: Etiologic and Pathologic Aspects21 Lung Cancer: Clinical Aspects22 Lung Defense Mechanisms23 Pneumonia24 Bacterial and Viral Organisms Causing Pneumonia25 Tuberculosis and Nontuberculous Mycobacteria26 Miscellaneous Infections Caused by Fungi, Including Pneumocystis27 Pulmonary Complications in the Immunocompromised Host28 Classification and Pathophysiologic Aspects of Respiratory Failure29 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome30 Management of Respiratory FailureAppendix A Sample Problems Using Respiratory EquationsAppendix B Pulmonary Function Tests: Guidelines for Interpretation and Sample ProblemsAppendix C Arterial Blood Gases: Guidelines for Interpretation and Sample ProblemsIndex

• ISBN: 978-0-323-88056-5
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 448
• Fecha Publicación: 22/06/2023
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés