In this concise practical guide the Editor and Authors combine a symptoms- and problem-based approach with systematic coverage of lung disease - to help students and young professionals to understand respiratory medicine in the round.The first section of the book is devoted to the underlying principles and clinical skills needed - science and disea
This comprehensive clinical textbook examines all aspects of respiratory medicine. The editors take a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of patients with the full range of pulmonary disorders, making this your ideal source for reference in clinical practice. Fully revised, this essential volume includes new chapters on PET imaging, implications of genetic research, oxygen therapy, and rehabilitation. Now an Expert Consult title, it comes with access to the complete contents of the book online, including all of the book’s images, downloadable for use in presentations. Provides complete clinical coverage so you can Better manage and treat patients with pulmonary disease. Uses templated, clinical chapters for consistent, concise, essential information. Includes coverage that reflects the way you practice medicine today with critical information relevant to everyday practice. Utilizes diagnostic algorithms to help you find critical information and at a glance. Includes new chapters on PET imaging, implications of genetic research, oxygen therapy, and rehabilitation to keep you up to date. Includes access to the complete contents of the book online, including all of the book’s images, downloadable for use in presentations.
A succinct yet comprehensive overview of respiratory medicine, written for students and professionals Essential Respiratory Medicine is an indispensable text offering an understanding of respiratory conditions and their clinical management within evidence-based guidelines. Containing information on taking a medical history, performing examinations and investigations, diagnosis and the management of respiratory conditions, this comprehensive text was put together by a noted expert in the field. Written in an accessible manner, Essential Respiratory Medicine contains the foundational science associated with respiratory medicine, a wide-variety of practical procedures, helpful diagrams, and self-assessments designed to enhance understanding of the material presented. The text covers a variety of conditions as well as providing suggestions for engaging with patients at different stages of care. This important resource: Demonstrates an effective approach to patients presenting with common respiratory symptoms Includes a description of all key practical procedures with diagrams Discusses acute management of important respiratory emergencies Covers both acute and chronic disease Contains a companion website containing a range of learning materials, including downloadable management summaries and algorithms, an image bank, videos of patient examination, example respiratory sounds and multiple-choice questions Essential Respiratory Medicine is an essential resource for anyone on a clinical placement, rotation, or training programme in respiratory medicine.
Clinical Respiratory Medicine provides practical guidance to help you more effectively diagnose and manage the full range of pulmonary disorders, including those seen in today’s most challenging patient populations. In print and online, this medical reference book delivers the answers you need to ensure the best outcomes. Better manage and treat patients with pulmonary disease with complete clinical coverage of the critical information relevant to your everyday practice, presented in a templated, user-friendly format. Find critical information quickly with the help of diagnostic algorithms. Thoroughly understand the needs and recognize co-morbidities of particular patient populations through entirely new chapters on lung structure, echocardiography, and obesity and its effects. Access the latest research and advancements in lung cancer, benign tumors, and the importance of pulmonary physiology in understanding lung function and the disease processes that occur. Watch and learn. Over 80 videos of practical procedures and interactive review questions are available online at www.expertconsult.com.
The European Respiratory Society (ERS) Handbook of Respiratory Medicine, now in its third edition, is a concise, compact and easy-to-read guide to each of the key areas in respiratory medicine. Its 20 sections, written by clinicians and researchers at the forefront of the field, explain the structure and function of the respiratory system, its disorders and how to treat them. The Handbook is a must-have for anyone who intends to remain up to date in the field, and to have within arm's reach a reference that covers everything from the basics to the latest developments in respiratory medicine.
The fifth edition of this superbly written book has been fully updated with the help of an excellent teacher of Respiratory Medicine, Stephan J Bourke. The concise text and the addition of x-rays makes this edition even more useful to those medical students, specialist nurses and junior doctors who require a thorough grounding in respiratory diseases and their management. The book retains Brewis's beautiful original cartoons. Reviews of previous editions have established this book as the best of its kind.
Crash Course – your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 20 years, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated – with an improved full-colour layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust. Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. A range of text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package. Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today’s medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of respiratory medicine will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you! Provides the exam syllabus in one place - saves valuable revision time Written by senior students and recent graduates - those closest to what is essential for exam success Quality assured by leading Faculty Advisors - ensures complete accuracy of information Features the ever popular 'Hints and Tips' boxes and other useful aide-mémoires - distilled wisdom from those in the know Updated self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats – confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fast
Covering respiratory physiology, this is one in a series of texts which takes a fresh, unique approach to learning physiology in a systems-based curriculum. Each chapter includes clinical correlations, as well as questions that test students' ability to integrate information.
Now edited by a pulmonologist, the 3rd edition is still one of the most well-written texts for students learning to understand the assessment and treatment of patients with respiratory disease. Each chapter begins with a background of selected disorders, followed by a case study with questions and answers designed to stimulate critical thinking skills.
The Encyclopedia of Respiratory Medicine, Second Edition explores the key processes of lung diseases and their diagnosis and management. It dissects the molecular and cellular biology, physiology and immunology that underpin normal lung function as well as the aberrations that occur in respiratory diseases, from common disorders such as asthma and COPD to rarer lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension. The pace of science and impact on our understanding of lung disease has been astonishing over the last decade and here we update on the most recent scientific developments that will underpin the next generation of advances in how we diagnose and treat respiratory disorders. Written in at a time when the globe is in the grip of respiratory pandemic, lung disease has never been so prominent in the public and political conscious. This completely overhauled new edition encompasses 415 chapters, across 6 volumes, from renowned authorities across the globe covering the scientific basis of respiratory medicine, current concepts of underlying science and disease pathogenesis, as well as a review of current care and treatment of respiratory diseases. The vast majority of chapters are brand new, with a small portion being thoroughly revised and updated from the previous edition to reflect the significant developments that have taken place in the scientific basis of respiratory diseases as well as the progress in adopting new treatment modalities. This new edition of the Encyclopedia will provide new researchers in respiratory medicine with a solid foundation in unfamiliar topics and will update more experienced researchers seeking to step outside their core areas of research and to put their work into a broader context. A feature throughout is concise and clear prose that will be appropriate for non-specialists. Each article also contains clear diagrams that can be used as teaching aids. Encyclopedic coverage of respiratory medicine and research: a 'one-stop' resource covering the entire scope of modern respiratory medicine Renowned Editorial and Contributor board: a truly global collaboration bringing together some of the most authoritative voices in respiratory medicine Educational and foundational resource: chapters are concise and accessible, providing an authoritative introduction for non-specialists, as well as up-to-date, foundational content for those familiar with the field. The thematic structure represents a valuable compass for navigating the field across its main branches and for finding information quickly Multimedia-rich content: contains hundreds of clear and helpful illustrations that can be used as teaching aids Subject index, hyperlinked cross-references and references: these features will make it easy to find specific topics, related articles and cited literature
