Name: Rapid Reference to COPD von David M. G. Halpin (Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine, Royal Devon Exeter Hospital)
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Rapid Reference to COPD Zusammenfassung

Rapid Reference to COPD David M. G. Halpin (Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine, Royal Devon Exeter Hospital)

"Rapid Reference to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease" will provide the reader with authoritative and accessible information from a clinical expert in the field, to assist with treatment decisions. Each title in the "Rapid Reference" series covers diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of the disease area. They also contain drug listings, clinical trial information, future developments, FAQs and website listings to keep the reader up to date with new developments and to extend their knowledge of the disease area. With patients becoming better informed about the nature and management of their conditions, "Rapid Reference" is a timely new series that offers doctors easy access to the best information for patient care and management.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction and background: Terminology Definition and epidemiology Definition Aetiology Antitrypsin deficiency Epidemiology Pathology and pathophysiology. Pathology, Cellular mechanisms, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis. Differentiation of COPD from asthma. History. Clinical signs. Investigations. Spirometry; Types of spirometer. Making the measurement. Interpreting the results of spirometry. Reversibility testing. Assessing the severity of COPD using spirometry. Training in Spirometry. Radiology. Pulse oximetry and arterial blood gas tensions. Sleep studies. Electro- and echocardiography. Haematology. Sputum culture. Prevention. Smoking cessation. Familial a-1 AT deficiency. Occupation. Treatment. Guidelines. Assessing the outcome of interventions. Smoking cessation. Drug therapy in stable disease. Bronchodilators. Short-acting beta agonists, Long-acting beta agonists, Anti-cholinergics, Combination therapy, Methylxanthines, Corticosteroids. Oral steroids, Inhaled steroids, Delivery systems. Large-volume spacers, Nebulisers, Exacerbations. Treatment of an exacerbation at home, Management of an exacerbation in hospital, Investigations, Drug therapy, Home care, Assisted ventilation, Palliative care. Other treatment modalities, Vaccination. Pulmonary rehabilitation. Oxygen. Surgery. Lung volume reduction surgery, Lung transplantation, Psychological aspects. COPD and travel. Air travel. FAQs. Future developments. References. Appendix 1 - Drugs. Appendix 2 - Useful addresses and websites. Professional societies. Patient support organisations and charities. Other sources of information. Training organisations. Smoking cessation. Pharmaceutical and medical gas companies and equipment manufacturers. Index.

Zusätzliche Informationen

Sku

GOR001470570

ISBN 13

9780723432685

ISBN 10

0723432686

Titel

Rapid Reference to COPD David M. G. Halpin (Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine, Royal Devon Exeter Hospital)

Autor

David M. G. Halpin (Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine, Royal Devon Exeter Hospital)

Serien

Rapid Reference Series

Zustand

Gebraucht - Sehr Gut

Bindung

Broschiert

Verlag

Elsevier Health Sciences

Datum

2001-12-17

Anzahl der Seiten

104

Preise

N/A

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