The new edition of this popular text has been extensively revised to reflect the latest changes in the field. The introductory chapters address the fundamental skills and protocols necessary for clinical assessment. Each disease is presented in relation to one of six clinical scenarios: atelectasis, consolidation, increased alveolar-capillary membrane thickness, bronchospasm, excessive bronchial secretions, and distal airway and alveolar weakening. Students are provided with an illustration of the major alterations of the lungs, the etiology of the disease, an overview of clinical manifestations, a discussion of management, and a series of self assessment questions.
Self-assessment questions to further understanding
4-colour inserts
New colour plates and detailed artwork
Clinical manifestations caused by pathophysiologic mechanisms are highlighted in boxes for easy reference
Case studies are included for every chapter that covers a disease to help application of the fundamental information
Reorganisation into smaller, more user-friendly chapters
Emphasis on clinical scenarios all of the chapters presenting diseases are based on around 6 clinical scenarios:
Atelectasis
Consolidation
Increased alveolar-capillary membrane thickness
Bronchospasm
Excessive bronchial secretions
Distal airway & alveolar weakening
Chapters on The Patient Interview; Assessment through Therapist-Driven Protocols (TDP); Respiratory Failure
New Section: Newborn and Early Childhood Respiratory Disease