{"product_id":"the-respiratory-system-at-a-glance-isbn-9781119700197","title":"The Respiratory System at a Glance","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Respiratory System at a Glance\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe market-leading \u003ci\u003eat a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e series is popular among healthcare students and newly qualified practitioners for its concise, simple approach and excellent illustrations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bite-sized chapter is covered in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering a wide range of topics, books in the \u003ci\u003eat a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e series are ideal as introductory texts for teaching, learning and revision, and are useful throughout university and beyond. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEverything you need to know about The Respiratory System… \u003ci\u003eat a Glance!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighly-illustrated overview of the structure and function of the lungs and airways, with sections on history, examination, pathophysiology, treatment and management\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRespiratory System at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guide to normal lung structure and function and associated pathophysiology, featuring key information on all major respiratory disorders.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs per the familiar, easy-to-use ‘at a Glance’ format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread, with key facts accompanied by clear diagrams that encapsulate essential knowledge. This ‘one-stop’ resource has been revised and updated for this 5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003eedition to include recent advances in our understanding and\/or treatment of asthma, COPD, pulmonary vasculitis, sarcoidosis, cystic fibrosis, respiratory infections (including COVID-19), and the most recent national clinical management guidelines.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying website includes self-assessment case studies, flashcards and MCQs to support learning or for review. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRespiratory System at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e also provides information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructure and function of the respiratory system, the thoracic cage and respiratory muscles, gas laws, diffusion, and elastic forces\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcid-base balance and disorders, control of breathing through chemical and neural mechanisms, and pulmonary circulation and ventilation-perfusion matching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExercise, altitude, and diving, complications of development and congenital disease, lung defense mechanisms, and immunology of the lungs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Public health and smoking, respiratory failure, and the pathophysiology and management of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other respiratory disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith accompanying self-assessment clinical cases and multiple-choice questions, \u003ci\u003eThe Respiratory System at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal companion for anyone about to start a respiratory module or rotation, and will appeal to medical students and junior doctors, as well as nurses, dentists, physiotherapists, technicians, and biomedical scientists. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more information on the complete range of Wiley nursing and health publishing, please visit:\u003cb\u003e www.wiley.com \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo receive automatic updates on Wiley books and journals, join our email list. Sign up today at \u003cb\u003ewww.wiley.com\/email\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll content reviewed by students for students\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWiley Medical Education books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All of our books are developed in collaboration with students. This means that our books are always published with you, the student, in mind. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to be one of our student reviewers, go to \u003cb\u003ewww.reviewmedicalbooks.com\u003c\/b\u003e to find out more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition is also available as an e-book. For more details, please see \u003cb\u003ewww.wiley.com\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface to Fifth Edition vii\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Units and Symbols viii\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Abbreviations x\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary xiii\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e About the companion website xvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Structure and function 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Structure of the respiratory system: lungs, airways and dead space 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The thoracic cage and respiratory muscles 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Pressures and volumes during normal breathing 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Gas laws 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Diffusion 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Lung mechanics: elastic forces 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Lung mechanics: airway resistance 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Carriage of oxygen 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Carriage of carbon dioxide 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Acid–base balance 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Acid–base disorders 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Control of breathing I: chemical mechanisms 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Control of breathing II: neural mechanisms 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Pulmonary circulation and anatomical right- to- left shunts 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Ventilation–perfusion mismatching 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Exercise, high altitude and diving 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Development of the respiratory system and birth 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Complications of development and congenital disease 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Lung defence mechanisms 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Immunology of the lung 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 History, examination and investigation 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 History and examination 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Pulmonary function tests 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Chest imaging and bronchoscopy 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Diseases and treatment 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Public health and smoking 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Respiratory failure 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Asthma: pathophysiology 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Asthma: treatment 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Pulmonary hypertension 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Venous thromboembolism and pulmonary embolism 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Pulmonary vasculitis 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Interstitial (diffuse parenchymal) lung disease 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Sarcoidosis 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 Pleural diseases 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 Occupational and environment- related lung disease 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 Cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 Pneumothorax 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 Community- acquired pneumonia 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39 Hospital- acquired (nosocomial) pneumonia 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40 Pulmonary tuberculosis 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41 The immune- compromised patient 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42 Lung cancer 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e43 Acute respiratory distress syndrome 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e44 Mechanical ventilation 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e45 Oxygenation and oxygen therapy 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e46 Sleep disordered breathing 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e47 Coronavirus disease 2019 98\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index 100\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeremy P.T. Ward,\u003c\/b\u003e PhD, Emeritus Professor of Respiratory Cell Physiology, Asthma UK Centre in Allergic Mechanisms of Asthma, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King’s College London, London, UK.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Ward,\u003c\/b\u003e MBChB, PhD, Senior Lecturer (retired), Department of Physiology, King’s College London, London, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard M. Leach,\u003c\/b\u003e MD, FRCP, Medical Director, Cardiorespiratory and Critical Care Medicine Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital Trust, and Honorary Professor of Medicine Kings College London, London, UK.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe market-leading \u003ci\u003eat a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e series is popular among healthcare students and newly qualified practitioners for its concise, simple approach and excellent illustrations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bite-sized chapter is covered in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering a wide range of topics, books in the \u003ci\u003eat a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e series are ideal as introductory texts for teaching, learning and revision, and are useful throughout university and beyond. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEverything you need to know about The Respiratory System… \u003ci\u003eat a Glance!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighly-illustrated overview of the structure and function of the lungs and airways, with sections on history, examination, pathophysiology, treatment and management\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRespiratory System at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guide to normal lung structure and function and associated pathophysiology, featuring key information on all major respiratory disorders.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs per the familiar, easy-to-use ‘at a Glance’ format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread, with key facts accompanied by clear diagrams that encapsulate essential knowledge. This ‘one-stop’ resource has been revised and updated for this 5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003eedition to include recent advances in our understanding and\/or treatment of asthma, COPD, pulmonary vasculitis, sarcoidosis, cystic fibrosis, respiratory infections (including COVID-19), and the most recent national clinical management guidelines.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying website includes self-assessment case studies, flashcards and MCQs to support learning or for review. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRespiratory System at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e also provides information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructure and function of the respiratory system, the thoracic cage and respiratory muscles, gas laws, diffusion, and elastic forces\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcid-base balance and disorders, control of breathing through chemical and neural mechanisms, and pulmonary circulation and ventilation-perfusion matching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExercise, altitude, and diving, complications of development and congenital disease, lung defense mechanisms, and immunology of the lungs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Public health and smoking, respiratory failure, and the pathophysiology and management of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other respiratory disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith accompanying self-assessment clinical cases and multiple-choice questions, \u003ci\u003eThe Respiratory System at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal companion for anyone about to start a respiratory module or rotation, and will appeal to medical students and junior doctors, as well as nurses, dentists, physiotherapists, technicians, and biomedical scientists. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more information on the complete range of Wiley nursing and health publishing, please visit:\u003cb\u003e www.wiley.com \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo receive automatic updates on Wiley books and journals, join our email list. 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