Textbook of Respiratory Medicine (Two-Volume Set) [Hardcover]

John F. Murray MD DSc(Hon) FRCP (Author), Jay A. Nadel MD DSc(HON) (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0721677126 | ISBN-13: 978-0721677125 | Edition: 3

This book has been thoroughly revised and updated. Through two successful editions, this book has detailed the scientific principles of respiratory medicine as well as its foundations in basic anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, immunology and its applications. The third edition offers you the very latest information in this field.

• Presents new chapters on Lung Development (Chapter 2) and Ethics and Withdrawal of Support (Chapter 95).
  
• Offers most up-to-date coverage of the latest developments; including inflammation, Macrophages, Pulmonary Immunology, Inflammation, Injury Repair, and Surfactant.
  
• Documents the scientific principles on which the practice of respiratory medicine is based.
  
• Reflects the advances in understanding of the anatomic basis of pulmonary physiology in normal persons and the abnormalities of structure and function that accompany disease.
  
• Details the diagnostic techniques and therapeutic methods that are changing the approach to and care of patients with respiratory disease.
  
• Describes the problems of environmental and occupational diseases.
  
• Emphasizes prevention and control, and describes and documents effective strategies for individuals and the community.

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"The Textbook of Respiratory Medicine is vast and sufficiently inclusive to be of value to anyone interested in in-depth study of contemporary respiratory medicine." -JAMA

Product Details

• Hardcover: 2562 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 3 edition (May 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721677126
• ISBN-13: 978-0721677125
• ASIN: 0721677118
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.2 x 5.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 18.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,462,226 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars the "gold" standard, September 9, 2004

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This review is from: Textbook of Respiratory Medicine (Two-Volume Set) (Hardcover)

For those interested in pulmonary medicine and physiology (most likely pulmonary fellows or practicing physicians), this is the book you must have on your self. The other main pulmonary textbook that is often referenced is by Fishman's "Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders". Most pulmonary physicians, however, use Murray and Nadel's book as it covers every aspect of pulmonary medicine and physiology in great depth (down to the cellular level). I often used it as a reference to study for pulmonary boards, and the majority of time was able to find an answer. This is a must have.