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Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Respiratory medicine
This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine focuses on Pulmonary
Complications of Non-Pulmonary Malignancy. Editors Guang-Shing
Cheng and Jennifer Possick have assembled an expert team of authors
on topics such as: Pulmonary manifestations of non-pulmonary solid
malgnancies; Pulmonary manifestations of leukemia and lymphoma;
Radiation pneumonitis; Toxicities from conventional chemotherapy;
Toxicities from novel targeted therapies; Bacterial pneumonia;
Fungal pneumonia; Viral pneumonia; IPS and other early onset
non-infectious pulmonary syndromes; Pulmonary GVHD and other
late-onset non-infectious pulmonary syndromes; Pulmonary function
and pre-transplant risk assessment; Diagnostic Evaluation of
Pulmonary Abnormalities in Hematologic Malignancy and HCT; Acute
respiratory failure in patients with non-pulmonary malignancy;
Critical care prognosis and outcomes in patients with non-pulmonary
malignancy; and Palliative and end-of-life care.
Clinically focused and designed to provide a to-the-point overview,
Interstitial Lung Disease, by Drs. Talmadge King, Harold Collard,
and Luca Richeldi, bring you up to date with increased
understanding, new treatment protocols, and recent advances in the
field. Written by contributing specialists who are global experts
in their respective areas, this one-stop reference provides
pulmonologists, intensivists, internal medicine physicians, and
researchers with a dependable source of information on current
treatment options and patient care. . Evidence for current
treatment options for interstitial pneumonia, idiopathic pulmonary
fibrosis, and smoking-related interstitial lung diseases. .
Approach to diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases, such as
sarcoidosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and Churg-Strauss
syndrome. . Genetic markers for inherited interstitial lung
diseases such as dyskeratosis congenita, tuberous sclerosis/LAM,
and hyper-IgE syndrome. . Expert ConsultT eBook version included
with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search
all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety
of devices.
Dr. Goldsworthy has created a state-of-the-art issue that
emphasizes the nurse's role in mechanical ventilation. Pertinent
clinical topics include the following: basics of mechanical
ventilation for nurses; current modes for mechanical ventilation;
best practices for managing pain, sedation, and delirium in the
mechanically ventilated patient; mobilization of and optimal
oxygenation for the mechanicaly ventilated patient; managing
complications; and effective weaning strategies. Authors also
address mechanical ventilation in both children and neonates. The
current content in this issue will leave nurses with the clinical
information they need to effectively manage mechanically ventilated
patients.
This issue of World Clinics: Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
focuses on respiratory critical care, presenting an up-to-date
collection of articles on the latest developments in the field,
authored by internationally renowned experts. The book begins with
an introduction to respiratory critical care and assisted
ventilation. The following chapters discuss different disorders
including acute COPD and asthma, acute respiratory distress
syndrome, pulmonary thromboembolism, and chronic respiratory
failure. The final sections cover critical care in poisoning cases,
nutritional management in the ICU, interpretation of arterial blood
gases and acid-base abnormalities, and ICU infections and
antibiotics. Each article concludes with comments by the editor
highlighting their own experience and summarising the chapter. The
book is enhanced by images, table and figures. Key Points
Evidence-based review of respiratory critical care topics providing
an overview of the latest advances in the field Part of the World
Clinics: Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine series Each article
concludes with comments by the editor Comprehensive text enhanced
by images, tables and figures
Preterm birth interrupts the normal developmental progression of
most organs, particularly when birth occurs at the lowest level of
viability. An immediate task is to successfully transition to a
post-natal life without a placental circulation. To do this demands
careful management of the cardiorespiratory systems. To best help
the fragile preterm infant at this demanding time, care-givers must
remember two most pressing goals. These are first to maintain
adequacy of gas exchange and delivery, while simultaneously
minimizing any secondary injury to the fragile preterm lung.
However, after these immediate priorities in the delivery room, the
longer term effects of an immature lung development and its
associated problems come to the forefront. These problems include
the inflammation of perinatal infection, oxygen, and invasive
mechanical ventilation. Both the immaturity itself, and secondary
lung injury and its inflammation - collectively will often lead to
the condition termed bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Although
many of these infants may eventually be discharged to home without
a need for oxygen supplementation or pulmonary medications, the
long-term impact of interrupted lung development and secondary lung
injury remain serious concerns. It is now well recognized that
mechanical ventilation is pivotal to developing secondary lung
injury and BPD. Consequently, a great deal of time and effort has
been put into the development and application of non-invasive
ventilator (NIV) approaches to supporting respiratory function in
neonates. Since the landmark publication by Gregory and colleagues
in 1967, nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) has been
the most commonly applied approach to NIV. This approach has been
supported by the recent generation of randomized controlled trials.
However, cumulatively these trials have shown only a small
reduction in rates of BPD. Outside of the trial data, despite the
wider application of nCPAP, rates of BPD remain relatively
unchanged over recent years. This has led to investigations of
other NIV approaches including nasal ventilation and high flow
nasal cannula therapy. Not only have available modes increased, but
so have the interfaces through which these modes may be applied. In
the issue of Clinic in Perinatology, readers will find an
up-to-date review of non-invasive approaches to supporting preterm
respiratory function. This draws on the expertise of leading
investigators in the field. This issue reviews the physiologic
mechanisms by which the various approaches to NIV may support
respiratory function; the evidence base supporting different NIV
approaches; and adjunctive aspects of NIV therapy including their
use during neonatal transport and the application of other
supportive therapies such as inhaled NO.
Written by some of the world's leading practitioners - and pioneers
- in the field, "Thoracic Endoscopy" is the first up-to-the-minute,
expert reference for clinicians with a solid foundation in
diagnostic bronchoscopy and chest medicine needing to extend their
clinical expertise in response to two decades of rapid
development.
"Thoracic Endoscopy" covers four key areas of practice:
advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy
the latest techniques for interventional bronchoscopy -- including
the traditional rigid bronchoscopy techniques, ablative instruments
and stents -- and a discussion of endobronchial lung reduction and
gene therapy
a window to the pleura, covering the field of pleuroscopy and the
advances in diagnosis and treatment
clinical problems and methodologies, and strategies for solving
them using interventional techniques
"Thoracic Endoscopy" presents the only coherent guide to the
full range of techniques and practice patterns, and is the
essential reference for both experienced interventional
pulmonologists and students beginning to practice in this
rapidly-developing field.
This issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics, guest edited by Dr.
Andrew A. White, is devoted to Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory
Disease. Articles in this issue include: An Overview of
Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Reactions; The Clinical
Presentation of Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease; Diagnostic
Evaluation in Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease;
Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease as an Endotype of Chronic
Rhinosinusitis; Pathogenesis of Aspirin Reactions in
Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease; Performing Aspirin
Desensitization; Clinical Trials in Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory
Disease Treatment; Eosinophils and Mast Cells in
Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease; Mechanisms of Benefit with
Aspirin Therapy; Lipid Mediators in Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory
Disease; and Epigenetic and Genetic Components of
Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease.
This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine focuses on Advances in
Mechanical Ventilation. Articles include: Mechanical Ventilation
Design Features; Assessing Respiratory System Mechanical Function;
Ventilator Induced Lung Injury; Managing Acute Lung Injury;
Patient-Ventilator Interactions; Extracorporeal Gas Exchange;
Preventing Ventilator Associated Infections; Ventilator
Discontinuation Process; Ventilator Management of the Non-injured
Lung; Non-invasive Ventilation; and more!
This comprehensive volume provides a balanced and easily readable
account of the rise of modern sleep medicine, its history and
developmental milestones. Authored by an international group of
experts, the remarkable progress and fascinating evolution from
rudimentary concepts of the ancient prehistoric and early classical
periods to our contemporary knowledge are covered in detail. These
examples and their relationship to modern therapies offer
neurologists, psychiatrists, respiratory specialists, clinicians,
researchers and those interested in sleep medicine an important
perspective to the origins of current practice.
Collaboratively authored by international experts and innovators,
this book serves as a comprehensive introduction to flexible
bronchoscopy in children, a guide to normal and abnormal
bronchoscopy findings, and as the first pediatric bronchoscopy text
to describe the array of innovative technologies now being utilized
in advanced diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopy programs.
Flexible bronchoscopy is a core clinical service provided by
academic pediatric pulmonary medicine programs and a critical skill
that trainees are expected to develop. The role of flexible
bronchoscopy in the care of children with disorders of the
respiratory tract has evolved rapidly over the past decade due to
technological advances in diagnostic and therapeutic instruments.
While many of these tools were designed for adult patients,
pediatric pulmonologists have adapted them to meet the unique needs
of children. The book is organized into three sections: the history
and fundamentals of flexible bronchoscopy; the role of flexible
bronchoscopy in evaluation of pediatric respiratory tract
disorders; and advanced diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopy.
Throughout, images and videos enhance the text and provide
invaluable perspective. This is an ideal guide for practicing
pediatric pulmonologists and trainees, and will also prove useful
to pediatric anesthesiologists, intensivists, otolaryngologists and
respiratory therapists.
Prepare for success on respiratory therapy credentialing exams!
Updated to reflect the 2009 National Board of Respiratory Care
(NBRC) content outlines, Sills' The Comprehensive Respiratory
Therapist's Exam Review, 5th Edition helps you review for both
entry and advanced level credentialing exams. It covers every
testable subject, providing content review, self-assessment
questions, and study hints. The new Evolve website contains
electronic testing offering realistic practice for the entry-level
credentialing exam and the advanced-level credentialing Written
Registry Exam (WRE) and Clinical Simulation Exam (CSE). Self-study
questions at the end of each chapter include an answer key with
rationales to help you analyze your strengths and weaknesses in
content learned. UNIQUE! Exam Hint boxes point out point out
subjects that are frequently tested, helping you study, plan your
time, and improve your test-taking skills. Rationales for each
question provide feedback for correct and incorrect answers so you
understand why an answer is correct or incorrect and retain
information better. Difficulty level codes (recall, application,
analysis) for each question on Evolve help you prepare for
questions in the way that is most appropriate (e.g., memorization
for recall or synthesis for analysis). Special NBRC coding of
topics corresponds to every topic covered in the NBRC Detailed
Content Outline (DCO) so you can easily review each of the testable
topics. Secure Evolve website lets you experience the actual NBRC
testing environment in a computerized format. NEW! Therapist
Multiple Choice Exam (TM-CE) practice test aligns with the new 2015
NBRC Written Exam. UPDATED! Revised content reflects the 2015 NBRC
Detailed Content Outline and examination matrix so you know exactly
what to expect on the exams - and can review each of the areas
covered on the matrix. NEW! More analysis-type questions added to
the end-of-chapter self-study questions reflect changes in the
matrix content outlines. NEW! Greater consistency in formulas,
abbreviations, and equations achieved through aligning the text and
Evolve site to comprehensive Abbreviation and Equation Glossaries.
EXPANDED! 22 clinical simulations feature shortened sections and
align with the new 2015 NBRC Clinical Simulation Exam in both study
mode and exam mode, giving you the opportunity to practice this
difficult portion of the Registry Exam on Evolve. NEW! Standard
Normal Range Guide features reference tables with normal values of
various parameters used in respiratory care assessment. EXPANDED!
New practice exams on Evolve, including one 140-question TM-CE with
automatic scoring to delineate entry and advanced credentialing
levels, let you assess your understanding in both study (untimed)
and exam (timed) modes.
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