Principles of Pulmonary Medicine.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weinberger, Steven E.

Contributor:

Cockrill, Barbara A.

Mandel, Jess.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lung Diseases.

Lungs--Diseases.

Respiration Disorders.

Local Subjects:

Lung Diseases.

Lungs--Diseases.

Respiration Disorders.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (419 p.)

Edition:

6th ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Elsevier Health Sciences, 2013.

Summary:

Principles of Pulmonary Medicine helps you master the foundations of pulmonary medicine without being overwhelmed! This concise, easy-to-read medical reference book correlates basic science principles with the radiologic, pathologic, and clinical aspects of respiratory disease to provide an integrated, accessible approach to the study of pulmonary medicine. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability. Compatible with Kindle®, nook®, and other popular devices.<

Contents:

Front cover; Inside front cover; Principles of Pulmonary Medicine; Copyright page; Dedication; Introduction to the Sixth Edition; Table of Contents; Online Contents; 1 Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology: The Basics; Anatomy; Physiology; Mechanical Aspects of the Lungs and Chest Wall; Ventilation; Circulation; Diffusion; Oxygen Transport; Carbon Dioxide Transport; Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships; Abnormalities in Gas Exchange; Hypoxemia; Hypercapnia; References; 2 Presentation of the Patient with Pulmonary Disease; Dyspnea; Cough; Hemoptysis; Chest Pain; References; Dyspnea; Cough

HemoptysisChest Pain; 3 Evaluation of the Patient with Pulmonary Disease; Evaluation on a Macroscopic Level; Physical Examination; Chest Radiography; Computed Tomography; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Lung Scanning; Perfusion and Ventilation Scanning; Gallium Scanning; Positron Emission Tomography (Fluorodeoxyglucose Scanning); Pulmonary Angiography; Ultrasonography; Bronchoscopy; Evaluation on a Microscopic Level; Obtaining Specimens; Processing Specimens; Assessment on a Functional Level; Pulmonary Function Tests; Lung Volumes; Flow Rates; Diffusing Capacity

Interpretation of Normality in Pulmonary Function TestingPatterns of Pulmonary Function Impairment; Other Tests; Arterial Blood Gases; Pulse Oximetry; Exercise Testing; References; Physical Examination; Chest Roentgenography; Computed Tomography; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Lung Scanning; Pulmonary Angiography; Ultrasonography; Bronchoscopy; Obtaining and Processing Specimens; Assessment on a Functional Level; 4 Anatomic and Physiologic Aspects of Airways; Structure; Neural Control of Airways; Function; Airway Resistance; Maximal Expiratory Effort; References; 5 Asthma

Etiology and PathogenesisPredisposition to Asthma; Genetics; Acquired (Environmental) Factors; Airway Inflammation and Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness; Common Provocative Stimuli; Allergen Exposure; Histamine; Leukotrienes; Late-Phase Asthmatic Response; Inhaled Irritants; Respiratory Tract Infection; Exercise; Pathology; Pathophysiology; Clinical Features; Diagnostic Approach; Treatment; Bronchodilators; Antiinflammatory Drugs; Agents with Specific Targeted Action; Bronchial Thermoplasty; Management Strategy; References; Reviews; Etiology and Pathogenesis

Clinical Features and Diagnostic ApproachTreatment; 6 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Etiology and Pathogenesis; Smoking; Environmental Pollution; Infection; Genetic Factors; Pathology; Pathophysiology; Functional Abnormalities in Airways Disease; Functional Abnormalities in Emphysema; Mechanisms of Abnormal Gas Exchange; Pulmonary Hypertension; COPD Phenotypes; Clinical Features; Diagnostic Approach and Assessment; Treatment; References; Reviews; Etiology and Pathogenesis; Clinical Features; Treatment; 7 Miscellaneous Airway Diseases; Bronchiectasis; Etiology and Pathogenesis

Pathology

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-4557-2532-3

OCLC:

862046482