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The World Clinics: Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine series brings pulmonary specialists fully up to date with the latest developments in different branches of respiratory medicine. This first manual focuses on pneumonias. Beginning with an introduction to the epidemiology and risk factors of pneumonia the following chapters discuss diagnosis and treatment of different strains of pneumonia in adults and children. Pneumonia in immune-suppressed patients, community acquired and zoonotic (transferrable between species) pneumonias are also covered. More than 80 full colour images and illustrations are included to enhance learning. Key points Brings pulmonary specialists up to date with latest developments in diagnosis and treatment of pneumonias Discusses different strains in both adults and children Covers pneumonia in immune-suppressed patients, community acquired and zoonotic pneumonias Includes more than 80 full colour images and illustrations

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The pleura consists of two thin layers of tissue that protect and cushion the lungs. Part of the World Clinics: Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine series, this book provides the latest information on pleural diseases. Each chapter focuses on pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management. Topics are presented as articles and supplemented by comments from the editors summarising the key points and highlighting their own experience. This volume includes current ‘hot topics’ including hydrothorax, pleural malignancy, tuberculosis pleural effusion, and pleural fibrosis, and also provides an update on the use of thoracoscopy in the diagnosis of pleural effusions. Key points Practical guide to the diagnosis and management of pleural diseases Part of the World Clinics: Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine series Topics presented as articles, supplemented by comments from the editors summarising key points Includes discussion on current ‘hot topics’

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This issue of World Clinics - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine focuses on tuberculosis, a common infection with myriad presentations. Volume 3, No: 1, is an up-to-date collection of articles by internationally renowned contributors. The book begins with discussion on the epidemiology and pathogenesis of tuberculosis. Further discussion on clinical, laboratory, and radiological findings, and management of both drug-sensitive and drug-resistant tuberculosis provides useful insights for pulmonologists, physicians, intensivists, internists, students and teachers. Key Features Evidence-based review of Tuberculosis topics providing an updated understanding of the subject Concludes with useful information on both the international standards of tuberculosis care and the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program in India The latest issue in the World Clinics - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine series

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This issue of World Clinics: Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine focuses on respiratory critical care, presenting an up-to-date collection of articles on the latest developments in the field, authored by internationally renowned experts. The book begins with an introduction to respiratory critical care and assisted ventilation. The following chapters discuss different disorders including acute COPD and asthma, acute respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary thromboembolism, and chronic respiratory failure. The final sections cover critical care in poisoning cases, nutritional management in the ICU, interpretation of arterial blood gases and acid-base abnormalities, and ICU infections and antibiotics. Each article concludes with comments by the editor highlighting their own experience and summarising the chapter. The book is enhanced by images, table and figures. Key Points Evidence-based review of respiratory critical care topics providing an overview of the latest advances in the field Part of the World Clinics: Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine series Each article concludes with comments by the editor Comprehensive text enhanced by images, tables and figures

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