Albert: Clinical Respiratory Medicine 3rd Edition (Expert Consult Series)

The second edition of this book was published in 2004, 5 years after its initial launch. The intent of both editions was (a) to bring the ideas of the world community of respiratory medicine together into a single publication, (b) to utilize the extraordinary advances in computer graphics and publishing to emphasize a visual, as opposed to a textual, presentation of material, and (c) to combine detailed presentations of lung structure and physiology with clinical material. We were gratified by the resulting product, the continuing praise given to the book by its reviewers, the comments we received from numerous readers, and its acceptance by our colleagues around the world.

This third edition maintains this same focus, emphasizing highly visual presentation including numerous figures, graphics, and tables. One third of the chapters are written by new contributors. Each chapter that retains the same authorship has been rewritten and rereviewed. There are new chapters on PET Imaging, the Basic Science of Genetics, Exercise Testing, Mediastinal Noninvasive Biopsy, Oxygen Therapy, and Rehabilitation. The book was extensively reorganized for the second edition and this system remains. Additional emphasis has been placed on controversial issues and on a limited number of “selected readings” rather than exhaustive reference lists.

This third edition remains directed at trainees in respiratory medicine, physicians practicing general medicine, and all respiratory medicine clinicians. Once again, the editors have been greatly supported by the development editors at Elsevier. In particular, Adrianne Brigido has kept the project on schedule and encouraged all contributors to deliver. Her guidance is pivotal and we are most grateful to her. We hope readers enjoy and profit from this volume and that it provides a step forward in the management of common respiratory problems.

Contents 

SECTION I - STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION

• Chapter 1 - Imaging Techniques
• Chapter 2 - PET Imaging
• Chapter 3 - Basic Science of Genetics Applied to Lung Diseases

SECTION II - PHYSIOLOGY

• Chapter 4 - Respiratory Mechanics
• Chapter 5 - Gas Exchange in the Lung
• Chapter 6 - Pulmonary Circulation
• Chapter 7 - Acid–Base Balance and Control of Ventilation
• Chapter 8 - Physiology and Testing of Respiratory Muscles
• Chapter 9 - Pulmonary Function Testing
• Chapter 10 - Exercise Testing

SECTION III - HOST DEFENSES

• Chapter 11 - Host Defenses

SECTION IV - TECHNIQUES AND INDICATIONS

• Chapter 12 - Bronchoscopy
• Chapter 13 - Thoracentesis and Closed Pleural Biopsy
• Chapter 14 - Transbronchial and Esophageal Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy of the Mediastinum
• Chapter 15 - Percutaneous Biopsy Procedures
• Chapter 16 - Chest Tube Insertion and Management
• Chapter 17 - Diagnostic Thoracic Surgical Procedures

SECTION V - PRINCIPLES OF RESPIRATORY CARE

• Chapter 18 - Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
• Chapter 19 - Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation
• Chapter 20 - Airway Management
• Chapter 21 - Preoperative Pulmonary Evaluation

SECTION VI - AN APPROACH TO RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS

• Chapter 22 - Cough
• Chapter 23 - Dyspnea
• Chapter 24 - Hemoptysis
• Chapter 25 - Chest Pain

SECTION VII - INFECTIOUS DISEASES

• Chapter 26 - An Approach to the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Infection
• Chapter 27 - Bacterial Pneumonia
• Chapter 28 - Nonbacterial Pneumonia
• Chapter 29 - Pneumonia in the Non-HIV Immunocompromised Host
• Chapter 30 - Nosocomial Pneumonia
• Chapter 31 - Tuberculosis and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections
• Chapter 32 - Rhinitis and Sinusitis
• Chapter 33 - Bronchiectasis

SECTION VIII - ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME AND THE LUNG

• Chapter 34 - Pulmonary Infections
• Chapter 35 - Noninfectious Conditions

SECTION IX - AIRWAY DISEASES

• Chapter 36 - β2-Agonists, Anticholinergics, and Other Nonsteroid Drugs
• Chapter 37 - Corticosteroids
• Chapter 38 - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Epidemiology, Physiology, and Clinical Evaluation
• Chapter 39 - Management of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Chapter 40 - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Management of Chronic Disease
• Chapter 41 - Oxygen Therapy
• Chapter 42 - Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Chapter 43 - Asthma: Epidemiology and Risk Factors
• Chapter 44 - Asthma: Cell Biology
• Chapter 45 - Asthma: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment
• Chapter 46 - Cystic Fibrosis

SECTION X - LUNG TUMORS

• Chapter 47 - Lung Tumors

SECTION XI - DISORDERS OF THE MEDIASTINUM

• Chapter 48 - Disorders of the Mediastinum

SECTION XII - DIFFUSE LUNG DISEASES

• Chapter 49 - Approach to Diagnosis of Diffuse Lung Disease
• Chapter 50 - Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Other Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias
• Chapter 51 - Sarcoidosis
• Chapter 52 - Eosinophilic Lung Disease
• Chapter 53 - Organizing Pneumonia
• Chapter 54 - LAM and Other Diffuse Lung Diseases
• Chapter 55 - Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis

SECTION XIII - PULMONARY MANIFESTATIONS OF SYSTEMIC CONDITIONS

• Chapter 56 - Connective Tissue Disorders
• Chapter 57 - Pregnancy
• Chapter 58 - Pulmonary Complications of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
• Chapter 59 - Hepatic and Biliary Disease
• Chapter 60 - Inflammatory Bowel Disease

SECTION XIV - PULMONARY VASCULAR DISORDERS, VASCULITIDES, AND HEMORRHAGE

• Chapter 61 - Pulmonary Embolism
• Chapter 62 - Pulmonary Hypertension
• Chapter 63 - Pulmonary Vasculitis and Hemorrhage

SECTION XV - OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL LUNG DISEASE

• Chapter 64 - Silicosis and Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis
• Chapter 65 - Asbestosis
• Chapter 66 - Occupational Asthma
• Chapter 67 - Toxic Inhalational Lung Injury
• Chapter 68 - Air Pollution

SECTION XVI - PLEURAL DISEASES

• Chapter 69 - Pleural Effusion, Empyema, and Pneumothorax
• Chapter 70 - Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

SECTION XVII - ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME

• Chapter 71 - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

SECTION XVIII - CHEST WALL DISORDERS

• Chapter 72 - Scoliosis and Kyphoscoliosis
• Chapter 73 - Diseases of the Thoracic Cage and Respiratory Muscles
• Chapter 74 - Obesity

SECTION XIX - Sleep-Disordered breathing

• Chapter 75 - Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Chapter 76 - Central Sleep Apnea and Other Forms of Sleep-Disordered Breathing

SECTION XX - DRUGS AND THE LUNGS

• Chapter 77 - Drugs and the Lungs

SECTION XXI - LUNG TRANSPLANTATION

• Chapter 78 - Lung Transplantation

Key Features

• Provides complete clinical coverage so you can Better manage and treat patients with pulmonary disease.
• Uses templated, clinical chapters for consistent, concise, essential information.
• Includes coverage that reflects the way you practice medicine today with critical information relevant to everyday practice.
• Utilizes diagnostic algorithms to help you find critical information and at a glance.

Website Features

• Consult the book from any computer at home, in your office, or at any practice location.
• Instantly locate the answers to your clinical questions via a simple search query.
• Quickly find out more about any bibliographical citation by linking to its MEDLINE abstract.
• Images Browse a Library of all book images. Easily select, organize, and download your images into a presentation. 

New to this edition 

• Includes new chapters on PET imaging, implications of genetic research, oxygen therapy, and rehabilitation to keep you up to date.
• Includes access to the complete contents of the book online, including all of the book's images, downloadable for use in presentations.

Product Details 
 

• Hardcover: 1032 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 3 edition (April 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323048250
• ISBN-13: 978-0323048255

List Price: $194.00