Download or read book Pulmonology Pocket written by Laura E. Meinecke and published by Borm Bruckmeier Pub Llc. This book was released on 2012-09-14 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pulmonology pocket contains information invaluable to healthcare professionals in the management of pulmonary conditions. The pocket covers a variety of topics including arterial blood gases, pulmonary function tests, COPD and asthma, pulmonary infections and vascular conditions like pneumonia, pulmonary embolism and PAH. Important formulas, conversions, and drugs commonly used to treat pulmonary conditions are included as well. * Assessment, monitoring, and latest treatment algorithms for all major pulmonary disorders * Widely used guidelines and statements from major medical organizations and journals * Chapters: Anatomy/Physiology, Assessment and Monitoring, Obstructive Lung Diseases, Pulmonary Infections, Interstitial Lung Diseases, Pulmonary Vascular Diseases, Pleural Diseases, Lung Cancer, Other Lung Diseases, Therapy (drugs and gas therapy) For physicians, nurses, residents, students, respiratory therapists, and all other healthcare professionals.