Kendig's Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children - Couverture rigide

Wilmott MD FRCP, Robert W.; Bush MA MD FRCP FRCPCH, Andrew; Deterding MD, Robin R.; Ratjen MD PhD FRCPC, Felix; Sly MBBS MD FRACP DSc, Peter; Zar MD, Heather; Li MD, Albert

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0323448879 ISBN 13 : 9780323448871

Editeur : Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, 2018

Synopsis

Now in a fully updated 9th Edition, Kendig's Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children, by Drs. Robert Wilmott, Andrew Bush, Robin Deterding, Felix Ratjen, Peter Sly, Heather Zar and Albert P. Li continues to provide authoritative, evidence-based information to residents, fellows, and practitioners in this wide-ranging specialty. Bringing key knowledge from global experts together in one easy-to-understand volume, it covers everything from the latest basic science and its relevance to today's clinical issues, to improving patient outcomes for the common and rare respiratory problems found in newborns and children worldwide. Uses succinct, straightforward text, numerous tables and figures, summaries at the end of each chapter, and more than 500 full-color images to convey key information in an easy-to-digest manner. Contains new chapters reflecting expanding knowledge on the respiratory complications of Down syndrome and other genetic disorders, modern molecular therapies for cystic fibrosis and asthma, and pulmonary embolism and thromboembolic disease. Includes access to a new video library with demonstrations of key procedures. Features a new templated format with more descriptive headings and bulleted text for quick reference and navigation. Covers today's key issues, including the genetic basis of respiratory disease, new and emerging respiratory infections, interstitial lung diseases in infants and young children, technology and diagnostic techniques for pulmonary function tests, emerging lung infections, and new therapies for cystic fibrosis and asthma. Provides up-to-date instruction on important procedures, such as bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing. Highlights the knowledge and expertise of three new editors, as well as more than 100 world authorities in the fields of pediatrics, pulmonology, neurology, microbiology, cardiology, physiology, diagnostic imaging, critical care, otolaryngology, allergy, and surgery. Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Robert Wilmott is IMMUNO Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics, St. Louis University; Chief Pediatrician, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri

Andrew Bush is Professor of Pediatric Respirology, Imperial College, Consultant Pediatric Chest Physician, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, United Kingdom

Robin Deterding is Professor of Pediatrics, Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado

Felix Ratjen is Head, Division of Respiratory Medicine, Sellers Chair of Cystic Fibrosis, Professor, University of Toronto, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Peter Sly, MD is Director, Children's Health and Environment Program and Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Children's Health and Environment. Centre for Child Health Research, South Brisbane, Australia

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0323448879
• ISBN 13: 9780323448871
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 1232
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Barbara Criscuolo; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; 20141; Italie