Principles of Pulmonary Medicine: Expert Consult - Online and Print (PRINCIPLES OF PULMONARY MEDICINE (WEINBERGER))

Principles of Pulmonary Medicine helps you master the foundations of pulmonary medicine without being overwhelmed! This concise, easy-to-read medical reference book correlates basic science principles with the radiologic, pathologic, and clinical aspects of respiratory disease to provide an integrated, accessible approach to the study of pulmonary medicine. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability. Compatible with Kindle®, nook®, and other popular devices.Focus on the clinical aspects and treatment of specific pulmonary and respiratory diseases, and understand the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology relevant to major pulmonary disorders.Apply the material to real-life practice with case-based pulmonology questions covering topics including pulmonary function tests, physiologic data, and results of arterial blood gas testing.Learn the latest diagnostic and therapeutic strategies with updated coverage of diagnostic modalities used in pulmonary disease, as well as management of asthma, lung cancer, respiratory failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other pulmonary diseases.Visually grasp difficult concepts with high-quality images of the lung that complement discussions of specific diseases.Efficiently review critical information in pulmonary medicine by skimming margin notes throughout the text.Practice your knowledge with 200 case-based, self-assessment questions and apply pulmonology principles to real-life practice.Access the complete contents online at Expert Consult, including NEW unique author audio chapter lectures, video clips, questions, additional audio recordings of lung sounds, supplemental images, and more. Content: Front Matter , Pages i-iii Copyright , Page iv Dedication , Page v Introduction to the Sixth Edition , Pages vii-viii Online Contents , Page xi 1 - Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology: The Basics , Pages 1-19 2 - Presentation of the Patient with Pulmonary Disease , Pages 20-29 3 - Evaluation of the Patient with Pulmonary Disease , Pages 30-63 4 - Anatomic and Physiologic Aspects of Airways , Pages 64-73 5 - Asthma , Pages 74-90 6 - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease , Pages 91-109 7 - Miscellaneous Airway Diseases , Pages 110-122 8 - Anatomic and Physiologic Aspects of the Pulmonary Parenchyma , Pages 123-128 9 - Overview of Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Diseases , Pages 129-140 10 - Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Diseases Associated with Known Etiologic Agents , Pages 141-152 11 - Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Diseases of Unknown Etiology , Pages 153-171 12 - Anatomic and Physiologic Aspects of the Pulmonary Vasculature , Pages 172-178 13 - Pulmonary Embolism , Pages 179-188 14 - Pulmonary Hypertension , Pages 189-200 15 - Pleural Disease , Pages 201-215 16 - Mediastinal Disease , Pages 216-223 17 - Anatomic and Physiologic Aspects of Neural, Muscular, and Chest Wall Interactions with the Lungs , Pages 224-233 18 - Disorders of Ventilatory Control , Pages 234-243 19 - Disorders of the Respiratory Pump , Pages 244-255 20 - Lung Cancer: Etiologic and Pathologic Aspects , Pages 256-265 21 - Lung Cancer: Clinical Aspects , Pages 266-279 22 - Lung Defense Mechanisms , Pages 280-291 23 - Pneumonia , Pages 292-308 24 - Tuberculosis and Nontuberculous Mycobacteria , Pages 309-319 25 - Miscellaneous Infections Caused by Fungi and Pneumocystis , Pages 320-330 26 - Pulmonary Complications in the Immunocompromised Host , Pages 331-343 27 - Classification and Pathophysiologic Aspects of Respiratory Failure , Pages 344-350 28 - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome , Pages 351-363 29 - Management of Respiratory Failure , Pages 364-376 A - Sample Problems Using Respiratory Equations , Pages 377-378 B - Pulmonary Function Tests: Guidelines for Interpretation and Sample Problems , Pages 379-382 C - Arterial Blood Gases: Guidelines for Interpretation and Sample Problems , Pages 383-386 Index , Pages 387-404 Concise and easy to read, this completely updated new edition correlates basic pathophysiologic principles with the radiologic, pathologic, and clinical aspects of disease to provide an integrated, user-friendly approach to the study of pulmonary medicine. In addition to detailed text, case-based questions cover topics including interpretation of pulmonary function tests, physiologic data, and results of arterial blood gas testing. More than 120 high-quality images complement the discussion of specific diseases and provide a clear framework for understanding difficult pulmonary concepts. The text provides updated coverage of diagnostic modalities in pulmonary disease, as well as management of asthma, lung cancer, respiratory failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other important pulmonary diseases. A new, web-based interactive learning tool box offers additional radiographic images, audio clips of lung sounds, and self-assessment questions modeled after the questions found on the USMLE exams. In print and online, this is an essential resource for mastering the foundations of pulmonary medicine. Guides you through the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology relevant to major pulmonary disorders, and then focuses on the clinical aspects and treatment of specific diseases. Presents more than 120 high-quality images which complement the discussion of specific diseases and provide a clear framework for understanding difficult pulmonary concepts. Uses margin notes throughout the text that summarize and highlight critical information for quick review. Features case-based questions covering topics including pulmonary function tests, physiologic data, and results of arterial blood gas testing, that help you apply the material to real-life practice. This concise, easy-to-read medical reference book correlates basic science principles with the radiologic, pathologic, and clinical aspects of respiratory disease to provide an integrated, accessible approach to the study of pulmonary medicine. New to this edition: Learn the latest diagnostic and therapeutic strategies with updated coverage of diagnostic modalities used in pulmonary disease, as well as management of asthma, lung cancer, respiratory failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other pulmonary diseases. Visually grasp difficult concepts with high-quality images of the lung that complement discussions of specific diseases. Efficiently review critical information in pulmonary medicine by skimming margin notes throughout the text. Practice your knowledge with 200 case-based, self-assessment questions and apply pulmonology principles to real-life practice