Pediatric respiratory medicine /

Featuring the work of recognized worldwide experts, this user-friendly text presents the most current scientific information, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies for the care of children with acute and chronic respiratory diseases. A consistent chapter format enables you to rapidly and...

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Corporate Author:	ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors:	Taussig, Lynn M. (Lynn Max), 1942-, Landau, Louis I., Le Souëf, Peter N.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Philadelphia : Mosby/Elsevier, ©2008.
Edition:	2nd ed.
Subjects:	Pediatric respiratory diseases. Respiratory organs > Diseases. Children. Infants. Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiration Disorders Child Infant Appareil respiratoire > Maladies, chez l'enfant. Appareil respiratoire > Maladies. Enfants. Nourrissons. Enfance. children (people by age group) infants. childhood. HEALTH & FITNESS > Children's Health. MEDICAL > Pediatrics. Respiratory organs > Diseases Infants Children Pediatric respiratory diseases Electronic books.
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Summary:	Featuring the work of recognized worldwide experts, this user-friendly text presents the most current scientific information, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies for the care of children with acute and chronic respiratory diseases. A consistent chapter format enables you to rapidly and effortlessly locate the most current protocols on manifestations, etiologies, triggers, approaches to treatment, complications, and preventative strategies. And, a bonus website--new to this edition--features all of the book₂s illustrations and extensive reference lists for each chapter in electronic format for your personal use. Includes guidance on differential diagnosis to help you determine which disease or condition your patient may have. Uses extensive color-coded algorithms to facilitate quick diagnosis, management, and treatment decisions. Organizes material to parallel your clinical decision making process. Provides expert guidance on what diagnostic tests to order for each patient--and how to interpret the results. Presents important ₃take home₄ concepts within each chapter to help you recall clinical pearls. Includes the most need-to-know basic science, focusing on providing clear implications for patient care.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xxiii, 1118 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780323070720 0323070728