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Respiratory Medicine: Clinical Cases Uncovered

ISBN: 978-1-405-15895-4

July 2008

Wiley-Blackwell

288 pages

Description
Rehearse for life in clinical practice with this easy-to-use and unique series, which combines cases drawn from real-life experiences with a refreshing approach to presentations as you would see them in day-to-day situations.

Get the most from clinical practice, with Clinical Cases Uncovered

This essential title in the Clinical Cases Uncovered series includes many important scenarios in respiratory medicine that feature in real-life clinical practice. Everything is covered, from respiratory arrest and asthma to environmental effects and abnormal chest X-rays.

Anatomy, physiology and the relevant pathological background feature in the basic science section, with important advice on the approach to the patient. The self-assessment section at the end is crucial to testing your understanding, giving you the best possible preparation.

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About the Author
Emma Baker, Honorary Consultant Physician and Reader in Clinical Pharmacology, St George's Hospital and Medical School, London, UK.

Dilys Lai, Consultant in Respiratory and General Medicine, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK.

Features

  • Provides an excellent and realistic representation of Respiratory Medicine and what the student can expect to deal with when working on attachment in this area
  • Covers the disparate range of diseases related to lungs and dysfunction of the respiratory system
  • Aids understanding of the signs and symptoms of respiratory problems, investigations that can be used and the management and treatment options available
  • Includes a section to refresh the student on the basic science behind this clinical area