Manual Of Clinical Problems In Pulmonary Medicine

Stay current with the latest information on the diagnosis and management of pulmonary disorders with Manual of Clinical Problems in Pulmonary Medicine, 7e. Drawing on the expertise of a stellar team of renowned experts in the field, this updated pocket reference provides concise coverage of all aspects of pulmonary disorders, including pathophysiology, differential diagnoses, and the latest evidence-based treatments for pulmonary illness. Featuring a spiral binding, compact size, and concise entries, this reference is ideal for bedside use and is portable enough to take along as you move between home, clinic, and hospital. “Well worth reading cover to cover and will serve as an excellent reference resource in the field of pulmonary medicine.” K. P. Ravikrishnan, FRCP(C), FACP (William Beaumont Hospitals), reviewing previous edition Key features of Manual of Clinical Problems in Pulmonary Medicine include: Highlights of pulmonary and critical care medicine processes and resources available to help you prevent, diagnose, and treat respiratory diseases. Up-to-date information on presentations that are typical for common and otherwise important respiratory disorders. Updated traditional, disease-based chapters so you can refresh your knowledge. NEW sections on Presentation of Respiratory Disorders and Pulmonary Resources and Procedures help you clearly identify and treat your patients. Uniform chapters that highlight key characteristics, including definition, etiology, incidence, diagnostic work up, management and outcomes. Annotated bibliography presents the best evidence for you to apply in practice Whether you are a busy practitioner in pulmonary medicine, a pulmonary specialist, or a resident in pulmonary medicine, internal medicine, or general surgery, you’ll find this authoritative reference a “must-have” for your practice.

The thoroughly revised, updated Fifth Edition of this Spiral(R) Manual is a complete, convenient, portable guide to the diagnosis and management of pulmonary disorders. In 109 concise chapters, it provides practical, authoritative information on all problems in clinical pulmonary medicine. Each chapter includes an annotated bibliography.This edition includes new information on infectious diseases, AIDS, and management of asthma and cystic fibrosis. New chapters cover the lung in drug abuse; anaerobic infections; hospital-acquired pneumonia; respiratory failure in postsurgical patients; protocol-driven care in respiratory therapy; disability and medicolegal evaluation; air travel and high altitude; tobacco control; and the lung in immunocompromised hosts.Paperback edition available only in selected countries. Please check with your local representative or distributor. A Brandon-Hill recommended title.

The thoroughly revised, updated Sixth Edition of this Spiral® Manual is a complete, convenient, practical guide to diagnosis and management of pulmonary disorders. A new chapter on terrorism and disaster medicine has been added and new contributors have rewritten the chapters on preoperative pulmonary evaluation, aspiration pneumonia, the lung in immunocompromised hosts, staphylococcal and streptococcal pneumonias, anaerobic pulmonary infections, histoplasmosis, Aspergillus lung disease, neuromuscular diseases and spinal cord injury, pulmonary complications in burn patients, sarcoidosis, and Goodpasture's syndrome. Other chapters have been revised to incorporate recent American Thoracic Society recommendations on end-of-life care, exercise testing, tobacco control, and other concerns.

This edition provides quick access to the clinical essentials of managing pulmonary disorders for clinicians, residents and students. The book contains two- to three-page summaries of the definition, aetiology, incidence, diagnostic workup, management and outcome of more than 100 common clinical pulmonary problems. Each summary is followed by an annotated bibliography that contains references to the most current and classical papers in that area. Revised and brought up-to-date, this edition contains new information on HIV disease, multi-drug TB therapy, and low-molecular-weight heparin.

Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual® Pulmonology Subspecialty Consult, 2nd Edition, provides quick access to the essential information needed to evaluate patients on a subspecialty consult service. This edition offers state-of-the-art content on the diagnosis, investigation, and treatment of common acute and chronic lung diseases, including coverage of advancing technologies and therapeutics. Ideal for fellows, residents, and medical students rotating on pulmonology subspecialty services, the manual is also useful as a first-line resource for internists and other primary care providers.