Respiratory. an Integrated Approach to Disease. Lange

DESCRIPTION

Part of the Human Organ Systems series, Respiratory: An Integrated Approach skillfully bridges the gap between the science and practice of medicine. This beautifully illustrated book seamlessly integrates the core elements of cell biology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology with clinical medicine. It is the perfect companion for medical students transitioning to their clinical years, as well as for practicing physicians who need a user-friendly update on the basic science underlying the practice of clinical medicine.

FEATURES

Detailed learning objectives clearly state learning goals Key concepts are emphasized in every chapter The latest developments in the field are incorporated throughout the text Numerous high-quality illustrations with detailed legends clarify important or difficult concepts Clinical Correlations highlight the clinical implications of basic science Each chapter is accompanied by an annotated bibliography to enhance the learning experience and provide an overview of the critical literature in the field End-of-chapter case-based questions with detailed explanations reinforce important concepts and assess understanding of the material A valuable Glossary of common phrases, terms, abbreviations, and acronyms

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System

• 1. Respiratory System Nomenclature and Ambient Conditions, Lechner
• 2. Development and Functional Anatomy of the Lungs and Airways,Brink & Lechner
• 3. Mechanisms of O2 and CO2 Transport by Erythrocytes, Lechner
• 4. Principles of Lung Ventilation and Spirometry, Lechner
• 5. Surfactant Biology and Lung Compliance, Lechner & Mayo
• 6. Integrated Respiratory System Compliance and the Work of Breathing,Lechner
• 7. Pulmonary Circulation and Capillary Fluid Dynamics,Lechner
• 8. Ventilation/Perfusion Matching and Estimating Alveolar Ventilation, Lechner
• 9. Alveolar O2 and CO2 Exchange, Physiologic Shunt, and Acid-Base Balance, Lechner
• 10. Airway and Parenchymal Defense Mechanisms,Lechner & Matuschak
• 11. Central and Peripheral Neural Controls of Respiration, Panneton & Lechner
• 12. Importance and Derivation of Aerobic Capacity,Zavorsky & Lechner
• 13. Respiratory Responses to Extreme Environments, Zavorsky & Lechner

Evaluating Patients with Respiratory Diseases

• 14. Conduct and Interpretation of the Basic Chest, Mootz & Matuschak
• 15. Interpreting X-rays and CT Scans of the Chest,Sachdeva & Matuschak
• 16. Pulmonary Function Testing, Plethysmography, & Diffusing Capacity, Zavorsky & Lechner
• 17. Blood Gas Analyses and Their Interpretation, Mayo & Lechner
• 18. Diagnostic Flexible Bronchoscopy, Stoeckel & Matuschak
• 19. Evaluating Sputum and Pleural Effusions, Mayo & Lechner

Obstructive and Restrictive Lung Diseases

• 20. Pathology of Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases, Brink & Lechner
• 21. Diagnosis and Management of Asthma, Espiritu & Matuschak
• 22. Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases,Espiritu & Matuschak
• 23. Pathology of Restrictive Lung Diseases, Brink
• 24. Management of Restrictive Lung Diseases, Nayak & Matuschak
• 25. Management of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders, Espiritu & Matuschak

Inflammatory, Vascular, and Pleural Diseases

• 26. Pathology of Atelectatic, Vascular, and Iatrogenic Diseases of the Lungs and Pleural Space, Brink
• 27. Pulmonary Embolism, Sachdeva & Matuschak
• 28. Acute Lung Injury and the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Matuschak & Lechner
• 29. Pathophysiology and Diseases of the Pleural Space, Matuschak & Lechner
• 30. Principles and Goals of Mechanical Ventilation, Dmello & Matuschak

Cancer and Related Lung Masses

• 31. Pathology of Lung Tumors, Brink
• 32. Lung Cancer, Stoeckel & Matuschak
• 33. Diseases of the Upper Airways and Sinuses, Brink & Lechner

Infections of the Lung

• 34. Pathology of Lung Infections, Brink
• 35. Clinical Management of Pneumonias, Stoeckel & Matuschak
• 36. Mycobacterial Disease in the Lung, Sachdeva & Matuschak

Pediatric Lung Diseases

• 37. Congenital Anomalies of the Respiratory System, Albers & Lechner
• 38. Presentation and Management of Cystic Fibrosis, Noyes & Lechner
• 39. Neonatal RDS and the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Fleming, Panneton & Lechner
• 40. Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Children, Noyes & Matuschak

AUTHORS

Andrew Lechner, Ph.D. Professor Department of Pharmacological and Physiological Science School of Medicine St. Louis University