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The Respiratory System at a Glance
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Medical and healthcare students, educators, and professionals seeking an updated, concise reference on respiratory system anatomy, physiology, and clinical application will find this book highly valuable.
The Respiratory System at a Glance has been thoroughly updated in line with current practice guidelines and new techniques to provide a highly illustrated and comprehensive guide to normal lung structure and function, as well as associated pathophysiology.
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The Respiratory System at a Glance has been thoroughly updated in line with current practice guidelines and new techniques to provide a highly illustrated and comprehensive guide to normal lung structure and function, as well as associated pathophysiology. Each topic has been fully revised and is accompanied by clear diagrams to encapsulate essential knowledge.
Reflecting changes to the content, teaching and assessment methods used in medical education, this new edition now includes more information on acid base and its clinical ramifications, further detail on defence mechanisms and immunology, and also features online access to clinical cases and flashcards.
The Respiratory System at a Glance:
- Integrates basic and clinical science – ideal for integrated and systems-based courses
- Includes both the pathophysiology and clinical aspects of the respiratory system
- Is fully revised and updated to reflect current practice guidelines and new therapies
- Provides online clinical cases, brand new flashcards, and MCQs
- Includes a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/respiratory featuring interactive multiple choice questions and digital flashcards
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Praised for its user-friendly overview and alignment with contemporary medical education and clinical recommendations, this edition succinctly encapsulates all necessary respiratory system knowledge for students. (Kingbook73's Medical Ebook and Video Collection, 2014)
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781118761076
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 August 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Edition: 4th edition
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 274.0mm
Weight: 354g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Professor Jeremy P.T. Ward is Professor of Respiratory Cell Physiology and Head of the Department of Physiology at King's College London.
Dr Jane Ward is formerly Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physiology, King's College London.
Dr Richard M. Leach is Consultant Physician and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital Trust and King's College London School of Medicine.
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