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Written as a companion to Respiratory Physiology, 6th ed., this medical textbook compares the function of the normal lung to the function of lungs afflicted with obstructive, restrictive, vascular, and environmental diseases. The sixth edition updates bronchoactive drugs, the causes of hypoventilation, and the pathogenesis of asthma and pulmonary edema.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Info
Univ. of California, San Diego. Brandon/Hill Allied Health selection (#386). Text provides a concise and updated account of respiratory function in the diseased lung. Includes the pathogenesis of asthma, emphysema, and pulmonary edema; cystic fibrosis; and mechanical ventilation. For second-year and after medical students. Previous edition: c1998. Softcover.

ANNOTATION

The book contains black-and-white illustrations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

For 25 years, medical students, health science students, residents, and practitioners have recognized Pulmonary Pathophysiology: The Essentials as an invaluable companion to Dr. West's popular monograph, Respiratory Physiology: The Essentials. Intended primarily for medical students in their second and subsequent years, the sixth edition of Pulmonary Pathophysiology: The Essentials is a concise and clearly-written text, which focuses on the function of the diseased lung.

SYNOPSIS

Written as a companion to Respiratory Physiology, 6th ed., this medical textbook compares the function of the normal lung to the function of lungs afflicted with obstructive, restrictive, vascular, and environmental diseases. The sixth edition updates bronchoactive drugs, the causes of hypoventilation, and the pathogenesis of asthma and pulmonary edema. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

FROM THE CRITICS

Norberto C. Gonzalez

This fifth edition of a well known book by a highly respected respiratory physiologist addresses the mechanisms responsible for abnormal pulmonary function. The book is divided into three main sections: lung function tests; function of the diseased lung, covering the pathophysiology of common pulmonary diseases; and function of the failing lung, describing respiratory failure and its treatment. Normal values, suggested further reading, and study questions are included in appendixes. It is intended as a companion to a popular physiology monograph by the author. Its objective is to provide the basic concepts needed to understand the mechanisms responsible for abnormal pulmonary function in the most common lung diseases. The target audience includes medical students, internists, cardiologists, and anesthesiologists, as well as allied health personnel. This book fills in important need since there are few sources for a comprehensive, concise, basic introduction to pulmonary pathophysiology like that presented here. Important features include an adequate number of simple, clear illustrations of excellent educational value, an up-to-date and adequate reference list, and study questions. This book clearly demonstrates that pulmonary medicine is largely applied physiology. The emphasis on physiological mechanisms represents an excellent bridge between pulmonary physiology and medicine. The illustrations very nicely complement the text in presenting difficult concepts in a clear and concise manner. This fifth edition has been significantly updated without an increase in length, a commendable feat. It is easy to read, and should continue to provide a solid pathophysiological base to thoseinterested in understanding pulmonary disease.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Norberto C. Gonzalez, MD (University of Kansas Medical Center)Description: This fifth edition of a well known book by a highly respected respiratory physiologist addresses the mechanisms responsible for abnormal pulmonary function. The book is divided into three main sections: lung function tests; function of the diseased lung, covering the pathophysiology of common pulmonary diseases; and function of the failing lung, describing respiratory failure and its treatment. Normal values, suggested further reading, and study questions are included in appendixes. Purpose: It is intended as a companion to a popular physiology monograph by the author. Its objective is to provide the basic concepts needed to understand the mechanisms responsible for abnormal pulmonary function in the most common lung diseases. Audience: The target audience includes medical students, internists, cardiologists, and anesthesiologists, as well as allied health personnel. This book fills in important need since there are few sources for a comprehensive, concise, basic introduction to pulmonary pathophysiology like that presented here. Features: Important features include an adequate number of simple, clear illustrations of excellent educational value, an up-to-date and adequate reference list, and study questions. Assessment: This book clearly demonstrates that pulmonary medicine is largely applied physiology. The emphasis on physiological mechanisms represents an excellent bridge between pulmonary physiology and medicine. The illustrations very nicely complement the text in presenting difficult concepts in a clear and concise manner. This fifth edition has been significantly updated without an increase in length, a commendable feat. It is easy to read, and should continue to provide a solid pathophysiological base to those interested in understanding pulmonary disease.

Booknews

This revised and updated edition (third in 1987) combines with its companion, Respiratory physiology--the essentials, 4th edition (1990), to provide a concise overview of the function of the normal and diseased lung, primarily for medical students in their second and subsequent years. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

RATING

5 Stars! from Doody

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