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Pediatric pulmonology / author, American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Pediatric Pulmonology ; editor in chief, Michael J. Light [and four others].
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- American Academy of Pediatrics. Section on Pediatric Pulmonology, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Pediatric respiratory diseases.
- Lungs--Diseases.
- Lungs.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1,242 pages) : illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- [Elk Grove Village, Illinois] : American Academy of Pediatrics, 2011.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- You'll turn here often for the latest AAP findings and recommenations; assessment and testing how-tos; proven therapeutic strategies; procedures, and techniques; home care and monitoring considerations; and much more. Powerful problem-solving features in each information-rich chapter include illustrative case reports, key point summaries; and definitions of pulmonary-specific terms. Nearly 300 finely detailed images complement the text. Content highlights: - Foundation knowledge and know-how - anatomy and physiology; physical examination; pulmonary testing; imaging; bronchoscopy - Allergic conditions - acute bronchopulmonary aspergillosis; asthma - Anatomical disorders - congenital anomalies; chest wall and spinal deformities - Upper airway infections - croup, epiglottitis, and bacterial tracheitis - Lower airway infections - bronchiectasis; bronchiolitis; community-acquired pneumonia; complications of pneumonia; tuberculosis - Noninfectious pulmonary disorders - interstitial lung disease; bronchopulmonary dysplasia; pleural effusion; pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum; pulmonary hemorrhage; aspiration - Miscellaneous pulmonologic issues - lung transplantation; pulmonary disorders associated with obesity; functional respiratory disorders; sleep disorders - Genetic disorders - cystic fibrosis; primary ciliary dyskinesia - Lung disease associated with systemic disorders - pulmonary complications of cardiac disease; endocrine disorders; GI disorders; sickle cell disease; immunodeficiency disorders; neuromuscular disorders; cancer - Treating and managing pulmonary disease - airway clearance techniques; medication delivery; bronchodilators; antibiotics and corticosteroids; oxygen therapy; preventing and treating tobacco dependence; home monitoring; home ventilation
- Notes:
- Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
- Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781581104936
- 1581104936
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