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Practical Paediatric Respiratory Medicine

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London Arnold c2001Description: ix, 293p.: ill.; 25cmISBN:
  • 0340741260
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RJ431 .S55 2001
Contents:
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
Summary: 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
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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

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

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