Respiratory: An Integrated Approach to Disease

An innovative, organ-specific text that blends basic science with the fundamentals of clinical medicine   Part of the Human Organ Systems series, Respiratory: An Integrated Approach to Disease skillfully bridges the gap between the science and practice of medicine. This beautifully illustrated book seamlessly integrates the core elements of cell biology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology with clinical medicine. It is the perfect companion for medical students transitioning to their clinical years, as well as for practicing physicians who need a user-friendly update on the basic science underlying the practice of clinical medicine.   Features and highlights include: Detailed learning objectives clearly state learning goals Key concepts are emphasized in every chapter The latest developments in the field are incorporated throughout the text Numerous high-quality illustrations with detailed legends clarify important or difficult concepts Clinical Correlations highlight the clinical implications of basic science Each chapter is accompanied by an annotated bibliography to enhance the learning experience and provide an overview of the critical literature in the field End-of-chapter case-based questions with detailed explanations reinforce important concepts and assess understanding of the material A valuable Glossary of common phrases, terms, abbreviations, and acronyms Andrew Lechner, Ph.D. Professor Department of Pharmacological and Physiological Science School of Medicine St. Louis University Series Editor Paul Schmitz, MD, FACP, CSH Professor of Internal Medicine Program Director, Internal Medicine Division of Nephrology School of Medicine St. Louis University Table of contents Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System 1. Respiratory System Nomenclature and Ambient Conditions, Lechner 2. Development and Functional Anatomy of the Lungs and Airways,Brink & Lechner 3. Mechanisms of O2 and CO2 Transport by Erythrocytes, Lechner 4. Principles of Lung Ventilation and Spirometry, Lechner 5. Surfactant Biology and Lung Compliance, Lechner & Mayo 6. Integrated Respiratory System Compliance and the Work of Breathing,Lechner 7. Pulmonary Circulation and Capillary Fluid Dynamics,Lechner 8. Ventilation/Perfusion Matching and Estimating Alveolar Ventilation, Lechner 9. Alveolar O2 and CO2 Exchange, Physiologic Shunt, and Acid-Base Balance, Lechner 10. Airway and Parenchymal Defense Mechanisms,Lechner & Matuschak 11. Central and Peripheral Neural Controls of Respiration, Panneton & Lechner 12. Importance and Derivation of Aerobic Capacity,Zavorsky & Lechner 13. Respiratory Responses to Extreme Environments, Zavorsky & Lechner Evaluating Patients with Respiratory Diseases>br> 14. Conduct and Interpretation of the Basic Chest, Mootz & Matuschak 15. Interpreting X-rays and CT Scans of the Chest,Sachdeva & Matuschak 16. Pulmonary Function Testing, Plethysmography, & Diffusing Capacity, Zavorsky & Lechner 17. Blood Gas Analyses and Their Interpretation, Mayo & Lechner 18. Diagnostic Flexible Bronchoscopy, Stoeckel & Matuschak 19. Evaluating Sputum and Pleural Effusions, Mayo & Lechner Obstructive and Restrictive Lung Diseases 20. Pathology of Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases, Brink & Lechner 21. Diagnosis and Management of Asthma, Espiritu & Matuschak 22. Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases,Espiritu & Matuschak 23. Pathology of Restrictive Lung Diseases, Brink 24. Management of Restrictive Lung Diseases, Nayak & Matuschak 25. Management of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders, Espiritu & Matuschak Inflammatory, Vascular, and Pleural Diseases 26. Pathology of Atelectatic, Vascular, and Iatrogenic Diseases of the Lungs and Pleural Space, Brink 27. Pulmonary Embolism, Sachdeva & Matuschak 28. Acute Lung Injury and the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Matuschak & Lechner 29. Pathophysiology and Diseases of the Pleural Space, Matuschak & Lechner 30. Principles and Goals of Mechanical Ventilation, Dmello & Matuschak Cancer and Related Lung Masses 31. Pathology of Lung Tumors, Brink 32. Lung Cancer, Stoeckel & Matuschak 33. Diseases of the Upper Airways and Sinuses, Brink & Lechner Infections of the Lung 34. Pathology of Lung Infections, Brink 35. Clinical Management of Pneumonias, Stoeckel & Matuschak 36. Mycobacterial Disease in the Lung, Sachdeva & Matuschak Pediatric Lung Diseases 37. Congenital Anomalies of the Respiratory System, Albers & Lechner 38. Presentation and Management of Cystic Fibrosis, Noyes & Lechner 39. Neonatal RDS and the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Fleming, Panneton & Lechner 40. Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Children, Noyes & Matuschak