Chest Medicine

Chest Medicine
Author: Ronald B. George
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 682
Release: 2005
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781752732

A favorite among residents and pulmonary fellows, this text provides all the information needed to evaluate and manage respiratory diseases and critically ill patients and to pass the American Board of Internal Medicine's subspecialty exam in pulmonary medicine. The Fifth Edition includes new information on ARDS, sedation of critically ill patients, rehabilitation for COPD, care of elderly patients, genetic testing for asthma, CTA and other diagnostic techniques for pulmonary thromboembolism, new antifungal drugs without renal toxicity, new treatment guidelines for pneumothorax, and ventilators and noninvasive ventilation for respiratory failure. This edition also includes more algorithms and differential diagnosis tables.

Harrison's Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 2e

Harrison's Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 2e
Author: Joseph Loscalzo
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 1481
Release: 2013-03-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0071814957

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine – as only Harrison’s can cover it Featuring a superb compilation of chapters related to pulmonary and critical care medicine that appear in Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, Eighteenth Edition, this concise, full-color clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field backed by the scientific rigor and authority that have defined Harrison’s. You will find content from renowned editors and contributors in a carry-anywhere presentation that is ideal for the classroom, clinic, ward, or exam/certification preparation. Features Complete, current coverage of essential pulmonary and critical care medicine topics, including respiratory disorders, respiratory diseases, general approach to the critically ill patient, common critical illnesses and syndromes, and disorders complicating critical illnesses and their management An important opening section “Diagnosis of Respiratory Disorders” that provides a systems overview, beginning with approach to the patient with disease of the respiratory system Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management 140 high-yield questions and answers drawn from Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 18e Content updates and new developments since the publication of Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 18e 43 chapters written by physicians who are recognized experts in the field of pulmonary and critical care medicine Helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance

Critical Care Medicine

Critical Care Medicine
Author: Joseph E. Parrillo, MD, FCCM
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1877
Release: 2013-12-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323089291

Take the best possible care of adult critical care patients with Critical Care Medicine: Principles of Diagnosis and Management in the Adult! Editors Dr. Joseph Parrillo and Dr. Phillip Dellinger, two of the most respected names in critical care medicine, combine their extensive knowledge with that of hundreds of top authorities in the field to bring you expert, state-of-the-art answers to any clinical question you may face in the intensive care unit. Offer your adult critical care patients the most effective care with practical, evidence-based guidance from many of the most trusted experts in critical care medicine. Learn from the best ICU specialists worldwide with contributions from an increased number of international authorities. Effectively manage common complications in the ICU with updated coverage of severe sepsis, septic shock, surgical infections, neurogenic and anaphylactic shock, severe heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Access the complete contents online at Expert Consult, along with an image bank and instructional videos!

Telemedicine

Telemedicine
Author: Dee W. Ford
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2021-03-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3030640507

This book provides an overview of key issues with regards to implementing telemedicine services as well as an in depth overview of telemedicine in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Topics range from specific practices to program development. Telemedicine has experienced explosive growth in recent years and yet, implementing telemedicine solutions is complex with substantial regulatory, legal, financial, logistical, and intra-organization/intra-personal barriers that must be overcome. This book provides the necessary information and guidance to address those complex issues. This book is broadly divided into two parts 1) a primer on requisite steps before embarking on telemedicine service development and 2) specific applications and examples where telemedicine is successfully utilized to improve quality of care in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. The first part includes coverage of telemedicine and finance, regulatory and legal issues, and program development. The second part delves into specifics with information on ambulatory telemedicine programs, inpatient consultations, and tele-ICU programs. All chapters are written by interprofessional authors that are leaders in the field of telemedicine with extensive knowledge of diverse telemedicine programs and robust real-world experience on the topic. This is an ideal guide for telehealth program managers, and pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine professionals interested in improving their telehealth practice.

Bone's Atlas of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Bone's Atlas of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Author: Roger C. Bone
Publisher: Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2001
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781734363

Updated and expanded for its Second Edition, this beautifully designed two-color atlas is a user-friendly pictorial and textual guide to the common conditions encountered in pulmonary and critical care medicine. It features 640 crisp, clear illustrations--including 90 full-color plates--that depict the major disease entities and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The atlas is divided into six sections--pulmonary obstructive diseases, neoplasms of the lung, infectious diseases, interstitial and alveolar inflammatory disorders, pulmonary vascular diseases, and critical care. New chapters in this edition cover sleep, lower respiratory tract infections, HIV and fungal infections, occupational medicine, and nutrition.

Respiratory Epidemiology

Respiratory Epidemiology
Author: Isabella Annesi-Maesano
Publisher: European Respiratory Society
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2014-09-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1849840539

Over the last decade, the volume of research into the pathophysiology and genetics of pulmonary diseases has increased greatly. This has led to the development of new treatments and therapies for many diseases, including lung cancer, asthma and cystic fibrosis. This issue of the ERS Monograph comprehensively demonstrates the developments in respiratory medicine in recent years. It outlines the importance of epidemiology in respiratory medicine, and will prove a methodological tool that will help disease management. It should also be used as an advocacy tool for the sake of public health.

Harrison's Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 3E

Harrison's Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 3E
Author: Joseph Loscalzo
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 644
Release: 2016-09-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1259835812

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine – as only Harrison’s can cover it A Doody's Core Title for 2017! Featuring a superb compilation of chapters related to pulmonary and critical care topics derived from Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, Nineteenth Edition (including content from the acclaimed Harrison’s DVD, now available here in print), this concise, full-color clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field backed by the scientific rigor and authority that have defined Harrison’s. You will find 45 chapters from more than 70 renowned editors and contributors in a carry-anywhere presentation that is ideal for the classroom, clinic, ward, or exam/certification preparation. Features: • Logically divided into five sections that reflect the scope of pulmonary and critical care medicine: Diagnosis of Respiratory Disorders, Diseases of the Respiratory System, General Approach to the Critically Ill Patient, Common Illnesses and Syndromes, and Disorders Complicating Critical Illnesses and Their Management • Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management • High-yield board review questions make this text ideal for keeping current or preparing for the boards • Valuable appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance

Critical Care Medicine

Critical Care Medicine
Author: John J. Marini
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 723
Release: 2012-03-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1451152841

Ideally suited for students in critical care rotations and residents, this concise, practical handbook presents the essentials of medical and surgical critical care in an easy-to-read format. The authors succinctly explain the pathophysiology underlying clinical disorders and the key principles of diagnosis and patient management, emphasizing cost-effective approaches. The Fourth Edition includes Controversies in Critical Care boxes in many chapters, which briefly summarize opposing arguments on controversial points. Other highlights include enhanced discussion of CT for abdominal disorders, new ACLS guidelines, and new material on removable IVC filters, interventional radiologic techniques for GI bleeding, and use of vascular ultrasound.

Little Black Book of Pulmonary Medicine

Little Black Book of Pulmonary Medicine
Author: Edward Ringel
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2009
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780763752446

Tightly organized into a super-condensed outline bulleted format, this handy, pocket-sized manual details precise, up-to-date information for diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. Throughout the book, tables and figures summarize important clinical data and current professional society recommendations, while salient references direct readers to additional information. Current, quick, and concise, for instant access in the ward or in the clinic!

Practical Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Practical Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Author: Zab Mosenifar
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 456
Release: 2006-01-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780849366635

Specifically focusing on the immediate management and diagnosis of patients in the intensive care unit, this reference contains expert reviews and practical care recommendations for patients with acute respiratory failure. Packed with detailed descriptions of treatment procedures and quality figures throughout each chapter, this reference will stand as a must-have armamentarium of protocols and guidelines for efficient and effective patient care.