Murray and Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine, 6/e(2vol. set) > Respiratory Medicine

Completely revised, the 4th Edition of this authoritative reference delivers a wealth of new information that enables readers to identify, treat, and manage a full range of respiratory disorders more easily than ever. Edited and written by leaders in the field, the book covers the scientific principles of respiratory medicine; its foundations in basic anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and immunology; and its clinical applications. It features a wealth of new chapters
• coverage of new modalities in biotechnologic, genomic, and informational sciences
• a new 2-color design that makes it easier and quicker to access key information
• and complete references for further study.

• Master the scientific principles of respiratory medicine and its clinical applications.
• Work through differential diagnosis using detailed explanations of each disease entity.
• Learn new subjects in Pulmonary Medicine including Genetics, Ultrasound, and other key topics.
• Grasp the Key Points in each chapter.

• Covers the hottest topics in the field, including COPD guidelines and lung reduction surgery
• better pharmacological control of asthma
• first-line drug therapies for cancer
• interstitial lung disease
• thoracoscopic surgery
• ARDS ventilation guidelines c and more.
• Includes 6 new chapters: Alveolar and Distal Airway Epithelial Fluid Transport
• Mucus Production, Secretion, and Clearance
• Pleuroscopy, Thoracoscopy, and Other Invasive Procedures
• Clinical Exercise Testing
• Smoking Hazards and Cessation
• and Patient Education and Compliance.
• Offers a fresh editorial approach with the addition of 1 new editor.
• Features the work of 73 new authors, including international contributors.
• Incorporates 100 new full-color illustrations for a total of more than 1,250 images.

PART I SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES OF RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

Section A Anatomy and Development of the Respiratory Tract

1. Anatomy of the Lungs
2. Lung Growth and Development
3. Genetic Approach to Lung Disease

Section B Respiratory Physiology

4. Ventilation, Blood Flow, and Gas Exchange
5. Respiratory System Mechanics and Energetics
6. Pulmonary Circulation and Regulation of Fluid Balance
7. Acid-Base Balance

Section C Respiratory Pharmacology

8. Respiratory Pharmacology: General Pharmacologic Principles
9. Airway Pharmacology
10. Pulmonary Vascular Pharmacology

Section D Defense Mechanisms

11. Pulmonary Surfactant
12*. Alveolar and Distal Airway Epithelial Fluid Transport
13*. Mucus Production, Secretion, and Clearance
14. Monocytes, Macrophages, and Dendritic Cells of the Lung
15. Immune recognition and Responses

Section E Respiratory Pathology and Inflammation

16. General features of Respiratory Pathology
17. Inflammation, Injury, and Repair

PART II DIAGNOSIS AND EVALUATION OF RESPIRATORY DISEASE

Section F Diagnosis

18. History and Physical Examination
19. Microbiologic Diagnosis of Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
20. Radiographic Techniques
21. Nuclear Medicine Techniques
22. Bronchoscopy
23*. Pleuroscopy, Thoracoscopy, and Other Invasive Procedures

Section G Evaluation

24. Pulmonary Function Testing
25*. Clinical Exercise Testing
26. Preoperative Evaluation
27. Evaluation of Respiratory Impairment/Disability

PART III CLINICAL RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

Section H Symptoms of Respiratory Disease and their Management

28. Dyspnea