Treatment of the Hospitalized Cystic Fibrosis Patient (Lung Biology in Health and Disease, vol. 109) [Hardcover]

David M. Orenstein (Editor), Robert C. Stern (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0824795008 | ISBN-13: 978-0824795009 | Edition: 1st

This up-to-the-minute single-source reference provides a complete overview of cystic fibrosis (CF) care for the hospitalized patient, assisting in the successful development of effective management approaches to many of the serious symptoms and complications associated with both the disease and its related long-term treatment effects. Detailing the general principles for inpatient therapy, continued hospitalization, and terminal care, and optimal treatment of specific CF manifestations and complications, Treatment of the Hospitalized Cystic Fibrosis Patient offers the latest contributions on pertinent topics such as · antibiotic combinations and doses · pre- and post-lung transplant care · constipation and distal intestinal obstruction syndrome · complications of multilobular biliary cirrhosis · anti-inflammatory treatment · and much more! Written by internationally recognized experts and furnished with over 1000 literature citations, tables, figures, and photographs, this practical volume is invaluable for pulmonologists, physiologists, pediatricians, internists, chest physicians, gastroenterologists, transplant surgeons, respiratory therapists, and medical and graduate school students in these disciplines.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...this useful monograph....is essentially a practical manual on the management of all aspects of cystic fibrosis ranging from early diagnosis to the treatment of multiple manifestations of the disorder to terminal care....
This book was written by experts who outline decisions based on either hard data where possible or the seasoned judgement of the authors.
-Lung

...presents information on all aspects of inpatient treatment of cystic fibrosis, ranging from early diagnosis to terminal care.
- Pulmonary Reviews

Treatment of the Hospitalized Cystic Fibrosis Patient is a successful addition to the Lung Biology in Health and Disease series. The editors fulfilled their mission and created an easy-to-read, clinically useful, and comprehensive volume that is a worthwhile read for any medical professional who comes in contact with a CP patient.
Respiratory Care

...a successful addition to the Lung Biology in Health and Disease series. The editors...created an easy-to-read, clinically useful, and comprehensive volume that is a worthwhile read for any medical professional who comes in contact with a CF patient.
-Respiratory Care

Product Details

• Hardcover: 446 pages
• Publisher: Marcel Dekker, Inc.; 1st edition (January 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824795008
• ISBN-13: 978-0824795009
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,753,980 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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