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This book discusses the most important topics related to pediatric respiratory diseases in a simple and didactic format. The chapters include algorithms for the treatment of various syndromes and updated treatment proposals grounded in evidence-based medicine for more than 50 pulmonary diseases.
Identify key characteristics that make the pediatric respiratory system different than adults. Explore common conditions associated with pediatric illness. Review and identify specific characteristics of pediatric anatomy as it differs from adults.
This book offers a comprehensive review of the lung function techniques that are available today in paediatric pulmonology. This field is still developing rapidly and equipment and software can tell us more than ever about respiratory physiology in health and disease in children with various lung disorders. Experts from around the globe have ...
This Osmosis High-Yield Note provides an overview of Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System essentials. All Osmosis Notes are clearly laid-out and contain striking images, tables, and diagrams to help visual learners understand complex topics quickly and efficiently.
Introduction. The diversity and prevalence of respiratory illnesses in children requires paediatricians to understand basic respiratory physi-ology and respiratory function monitoring. This discussion will review normal respiratory physiology and explore forms of res-piratory monitoring.
Physiology: . Mechanics of breathing: pressure, volume, compliance, resistance. Principles governing gas exchange: O2 and CO2 transport. Effects of ventilation perfusion mismatch and shunting. Principles of oxygen supply, delivery to the tissues and consumption. Functions of haemoglobin in oxygen carriage . Acid-base equilibrium .
8 mar 2001 · This concise, lucid textbook provides a basis for understanding the function of the respiratory system and a framework for the treatment of many respiratory diseases. It was developed as a working text with problem-solving exercises for the student's use in reviewing each chapter.
