Clinical Manifestation and Assessment of Respiratory Disease [Paperback]

Terry Des Jardins MEd RRT (Author), George G. Burton MD FACP FCCP FAARC (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0323010865 | ISBN-13: 978-0323010863 | Publication Date: April 16, 2001 | Edition: 4

The new edition of this popular text has been extensively revised to reflect the latest changes in the field. The introductory chapters address the fundamental skills and protocols necessary for clinical assessment. Each disease is presented in relation to one of six clinical scenarios: atelectasis, consolidation, increased alveolar-capillary membrane thickness, bronchospasm, excessive bronchial secretions, and distal airway and alveolar weakening. Students are provided with an illustration of the major alterations of the lungs, the etiology of the disease, an overview of clinical manifestations, a discussion of management, and a series of self assessment questions.

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About the Author

Terry Des Jardins, MEd, RRT; George G. Burton, MD, FACP, FCCP, Medical Director, Respiratory Services, Kettering Medical Center, Kettering, OH

Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 4 edition (April 16, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323010865
• ISBN-13: 978-0323010863
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #626,696 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful for Respiratory Pathophysiology, April 7, 2007

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This review is from: Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease, 5e (Des Jardins,Clinical Manifestations and Assesments of Respiratory Disease) (Paperback)

This is a really good book and very easy to understand. The chapters aren't too lengthy, just long enough to give the important aspects of each respiratory disease. I purchased this for my respiratory pathophysiology class and it covers everything from the etiology, manifestations, symptoms, lab workups, and treatment of all of the major respiratory diseases and syndromes. I highly recommend this book to those who are wanting or needing to know more about respiratory pathophysiology.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Diseases? This is your book!, November 30, 2007

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This review is from: Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease, 5e (Des Jardins,Clinical Manifestations and Assesments of Respiratory Disease) (Paperback)

Whatever you're looking for is here. This is a great book, well-organized, easy to search, has very interesting images, I think it's a must for every Respiratory Care Practitioner, I'm going to keep it as a reference forever.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived in good condition, February 1, 2011

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This review is from: Clinical Manifestations & Assessment of Respiratory Disease, 6e (Paperback)

So far so good, i received this book on time and in pretty good condition for a reasonable good price. The trick is to buy your books ahead of time so that way you give yourself time to look for good deals and for the books to arrive on time before class starts.