基本説明
呼吸器病学の最も信頼ある総合レファレンスの5年ぶりの改訂版。
The definitive and comprehensive resource on pulmonary disease is now in full color with new images and highlighted Key Points. The fully searchable text is online at expertconsult.com for speedy and complete answers to the questions you face. This new edition has been completely updated and remains essential for managing patients with pulmonary disease. Previous ed.: 2005.
Full Description
Completely revised, the 5th Edition of this authoritative reference delivers a wealth of new information that enables readers to identify, treat, and manage a full range of respiratory disorders more easily than ever. Edited and written by leaders in the field, the book covers the scientific principles of respiratory medicine; its foundations in basic anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and immunology; and its clinical applications. It features a wealth of new chapters; coverage of new modalities in biotechnologic, genomic, and informational sciences; and a new 4-colour design that makes it easier and quicker to access key information and complete references for further study.
Contents
PART I SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES OF RESPIRATORY MEDICINE Section A Anatomy and Development of the Respiratory Tract 1. Anatomy of the Lungs 2. Lung Growth and Development 3. Genetic Approach to Lung Disease Section B Respiratory Physiology 4. Ventilation, Blood Flow, and Gas Exchange 5. Respiratory System Mechanics and Energetics 6. Pulmonary Circulation and Regulation of Fluid Balance 7. Acid-Base Balance Section C Respiratory Pharmacology 8. Respiratory Pharmacology: General Pharmacologic Principles 9. Airway Pharmacology 10. Pulmonary Vascular Pharmacology Section D Defense Mechanisms 11. Pulmonary Surfactant 12*. Alveolar and Distal Airway Epithelial Fluid Transport 13*. Mucus Production, Secretion, and Clearance 14. Monocytes, Macrophages, and Dendritic Cells of the Lung 15. Immune recognition and Responses Section E Respiratory Pathology and Inflammation 16. General features of Respiratory Pathology 17. Inflammation, Injury, and Repair PART II DIAGNOSIS AND EVALUATION OF RESPIRATORY DISEASE Section F Diagnosis 18. History and Physical Examination 19. Microbiologic Diagnosis of Lower Respiratory Tract Infection 20. Radiographic Techniques 21. Nuclear Medicine Techniques 22. Bronchoscopy 23*. Pleuroscopy, Thoracoscopy, and Other Invasive Procedures Section G Evaluation 24. Pulmonary Function Testing 25*. Clinical Exercise Testing 26. Preoperative Evaluation 27. Evaluation of Respiratory Impairment/Disability PART III CLINICAL RESPIRATORY MEDICINE Section H Symptoms of Respiratory Disease and their Management 28. Dyspnea