Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
ISBN 13 | 9781118761076 |
ISBN 10 | 1118761073 |
Book Description | 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 |
Editorial Review | Reflecting changes to the content and assessment methodsused in medical education and published clinical recommendations, this at a Glance" provides a user-friendly overview of therespiratory system to encapsulate all that the student needs toknow." ("Kingbook73's Medical Ebook and VideoCollection"," " 4 September 2014) |
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. |
Language | English |
Author | Jeremy P. T. Ward, Jane Ward, Richard M. Leach |
Edition Number | 4 |
Publication Date | 21/Aug/15 |
Number of Pages | 120 |
The Respiratory System At A Glance Paperback English by Jeremy P. T. Ward - 21/Aug/15