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Informationen zum Autor Stephen J. Bourke is Consultant Physician, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Newcastle UniversityGraham P. Burns is Consultant Physician, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Newcastle University Klappentext 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 questionsIdeal 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface ixAbout the Companion Website xiPart 1 Structure and function 11 Anatomy and physiology of the lungs 3Part 2 History taking examination and investigations 172 History taking and examination 193 Pulmonary function tests 324 Radiology of the chest 48Part 3 Respiratory diseases 595 Upper respiratory tract infections and influenza 616 Pneumonia 697 Tuberculosis 868 Bronchiectasis and lung abscess 979 Cystic fibrosis 10710 Asthma 12011 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 13912 Carcinoma of the lung 15613 Interstitial lung disease 17014 Occupational lung disease 18215 Pulmonary vascular disease 19416 Pneumothorax and pleural effusion 20617 Acute respiratory distress syndrome 21918 Ventilatory failure and sleep-related breathing disorders 22619 Lung transplantation 235Index 243...
