Paramothayan, Shanthi
Essential Respiratory Medicine (Essentials)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781118618349
- author:
- Paramothayan, Shanthi
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 424
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 x 2 centimetres (0.8
- Genre:
- Science, Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Respiratory medicine made accessible. Essential Respiratory Medicine provides a comprehensive overview of respiratory conditions and their clinical management within evidence-based guidelines. This text offers an understanding of taking a medical history, performing examinations and investigations, diagnosis, and the management of respiratory conditions. Written in an accessible manner, it covers foundational science associated with respiratory medicine, practical procedures, helpful diagrams, and self-assessments to enhance understanding. The book also discusses acute management of important respiratory emergencies and provides suggestions for engaging with patients at different stages of care. A companion website contains a range of learning materials, including downloadable management summaries and algorithms, an image bank, videos of patient examination, example respiratory sounds, and multiple-choice questions. This resource is ideal for those on a clinical placement, rotation, or training programme in respiratory medicine.