Treatment of the Hospitalized Cystic Fibrosis Patient
Edited by David M. Orenstein, Robert C. Stern
Published September 10th 1997 by CRC Press – 472 pages
Description
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
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.
Reviews
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…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
Contents
Making and Confirming the Diagnosis, Beryl J. Rosenstein
The Newly Diagnosed Patient, David M. Orenstein
General Care of the Hospitalized Cystic Fibrosis Patient, Robert C. Stern
Inpatient Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Disease, Robert C. Stern
Gastrointestinal Complications, Robert J. Rothbaum
Nutrition and Electrolytes, Drucy Borowitz and Christine Coburn-Miller
Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes Mellitus, William B. Zipf
Thoracic Surgery for Patients with Cystic Fibrosis, Thomas M. Egan
Abdominal and General Surgery, Frederick J. Rescorla
Intensive Care, John C. Stevens and Howard Eigen
Clinical Pharmacokinetics: Concepts to Practice, Michael D. Reed and Michael Spino
Special Considerations for the Hospitalized Adult, Pamela B. Davis
Lung Transplantation, Blakeslee E. Noyes, Bartley P. Griffith, and Geoffrey Kurland
Terminal Care, David M. Orenstein
New Therapies for Cystic Fibrosis, Thomas F. Boat
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