TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bourke, Stephen J.
AU  - Burns, Graham P.
TI  - Respiratory medicine: lecture notes
T2  - Lecture Notes
SN  - 1118652304
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Chichester
PB  - Wiley
KW  - RESPIRATORY TRACT DISEASES
N1  - Anatomy and physiology of the lungs -- History taking and examination -- Pulmonary function tests -- Radiology of the chest -- Upper respiratory tract infections and influenza -- Pneumonia -- Tuberculosis -- Bronchiectasis and lung abscess -- Cystic fibrosis -- Asthma -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- Carcinoma of the lung -- Interstitial lung disease -- Occupational lung disease -- Pulmonary vascular disease -- Pneumothorax and pleural effusion -- Acute respiratory distress syndrome -- Ventilatory failure and sleep-related breathing disorders -- Lung transplantation
N2  - Respiratory Medicine Lecture Notes covers everything from the basics of anatomy and physiology, through to the aetiology, epidemiology, symptoms and management of a full range of respiratory diseases, providing a comprehensive yet easy-to-read overview of all the essentials of respiratory medicine. Key features of this new, full-colour edition include: Updated and expanded material on chest X-rays and radiology; Self-assessment exercises for each chapter; A range of clinical images and scans showing the key features of each disease; Fully supported by a companion website at www.lecturenoteseries.com/respiratory featuring figures, key points, web links, and interactive self-assessment questions Ideal for learning the basics of the respiratory system, starting a placement, or as a quick-reference revision guide, Respiratory Medicine Lecture Notes is an invaluable resource for medical students, respiratory nurses and junior doctors
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