In summary, The Respiratory System at a Glance is a basic and concise review of respiratory physiology and disease processes. It would be most useful for students of medicine, nursing, and respiratory therapy as a supplement to more comprehensive texts and as a review for examinations. David Horne, MD, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington A concise revision guide to the physiology and consequent pathology surrounding the respiratory system. Well-written, I recommend this text at the top of my list for revision. Medical Student, Peninsula This book is an essential purchase for medical students and other allied health students who would like detailed and concise information about the respiratory system. Each chapter has been updated and modified within the illustrations and the content itself, to reflect new developments. There is an emphasis on common clinical disorders. This book offers a quick and easy resource for pre-clinical students wanting to improve their knowledge within respiratory medicine, and for clinical students encountering respiratory problems in their clinical practice. Medical Student, Bristol University This easy to understand book makes respiratory medicine more digestible. From basic anatomy and physiology to clinical examination issues on the ward- this book has it all- a must for respiratory rotation. Medical Student, HYMS A versatile, quick-reference guide on all you need to know about respiratory medicine. Provides concise, pithy explanations of all major issues. The concluding questions are a very effective way of testing what you've learntt so far. Medical Student, Brighton Sussex Medical School In summary, The Respiratory System at a Glance is a basic and concise review of respiratory physiology and disease processes. It would be most useful for students of medicine, nursing, and respiratory therapy as a supplement to more comprehensive texts and as a review for examinations. David Horne, MD, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington
