Acute respiratory failure in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
By: edited by Jean-Philippe Derenne, William A. Whitelaw, Thomas Similowski.
Contributors: Derenne, Jean-Philippe.; Similowski, Thomas, 1961-; Whitelaw, William A., 1941-
Series: Lung biology in health and disease ;; v. 92
Publisher: M. Dekker
Published: 1996
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 958
Subjects: Respiratory insufficiency.; Lungs -- Diseases, Obstructive -- Complications.; Lung Diseases, Obstructive -- complications.; Respiratory Insufficiency -- complications.
Description: "This unique, single-source volume - the only comprehensive, first-line reference available on the subject - provides in-depth, up-to-date reviews of both the clinical and pathophysiological aspects of acute respiratory failure (ARF) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)." "Considering in detail major recent advances that have radically modified classical concepts and clinical approaches, including new insights into the control of breathing, hemodynamics during ARF and COPD, and the principles and use of non-invasive mechanical ventilation, Acute Respiratory Failure in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease covers pathology ... physiology ... microbiology ... epidemiology ... pharmacology ... prognosis ... decision analysis ... physiotherapy ... and more."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.