TY - BOOK AU - Silverman,Michael AU - O`Callaghan,Christopher L. TI - Practical Paediatric Respiratory Medicine SN - 0340741260 AV - RJ431 .S55 2001 PY - 2001/// CY - London PB - Arnold KW - Children KW - Respiratory Tract Diseases complications KW - Respiratory Tract Diseases therapy N1 - Includes Bibliographical references and Index; Pt. 1. Clinical Measurement and Clinical Assessment. Ch. 1. Introduction: practical skills and patient management / M. Silverman and C. O'Callaghan. Ch. 2. Taking a history: symptoms / A. Smyth. Ch. 3. Physical examination: signs / A. Smyth. Ch. 4. Evaluation in emergency settings / E. Carter. Ch. 5. Monitoring acute disease in hospital / W. Hoskyns. Ch. 6. Measuring chronic illness at home and at school / A. Brooke. Ch. 7. Measuring lung function / C. Beardsmore and M. Silverman. Ch. 8. Immune function, inflammation and allergy / M. Browning, J. Grigg and M. Silverman. Ch. 9. Ciliary structure and function / M. A. Chilvers and C. O'Callaghan. Ch. 10. Radiological procedures / C. Wallis and I. Gordon. Ch. 11. Airway endoscopy, lung biopsy and bronchoalveolar lavage / A. Moir, S. Kotecha and G. Jones. Ch. 12. Special procedures to identify infection / M. Wiselka and C. O'Callaghan. Ch. 13. Gastro-oesophageal reflux and aspiration / M. R. Green. Ch. 14. Quality of life / D. Wensley. Ch. 15. Behaviour and play / S. Storer and N. Dogra Pt. 2. Clinical Management. Ch. 16. Airway management in emergency situations / D. Luyt. Ch. 17. Ventilatory support in the critically ill child / S. Nichani. Ch. 18. Chest drains: insertion and management / G. G. Peek and R. K. Firmin. Ch. 19. Tracheostomy / C. O'Callaghan, A. Moir and H. Dunbar. Ch. 20. Administering treatment inhaled therapy / P. Barry. Ch. 21. Oxygen therapy / A. Thomson. Ch. 22. Compliance with or adherence to therapy / J. Paton. Ch. 23. Physiotherapy / S. Pike and G. Phillips. Ch. 24. Guided self-management / H. Dunbar and D. Wensley. Ch. 25. Avoiding environmental triggers / A. Custovic and A. Woodcock N2 - This text focuses on the diagnosis and management of respiratory diseases in children based on investigative and therapeutic techniques. Brief clinical histories appear throughout the clear layout ER -