Robinson, Terry. Scullion, Jane E. text xxu New York Oxford University Press 2009 monographic eng

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xxx, 654 p. : ill. Content: Introduction -- Why work in respiratory nursing? -- Anatomy and physiology -- Respiratory assessment -- Respiratory investigations -- Acute respiratory distress syndrome -- Asthma and allergies -- Bronchiectasis -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- Cystic fibrosis -- Diffuse parenchymal lung disease (interstitial lung disease) -- Lung cancer -- Obstructive sleep apnoea -- Oxygen therapy -- Pharmacology -- Pleural effusion -- Pneumonia -- Pneumothorax -- Pulmonary embolism -- Pulmonary hypertension -- Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation -- Tuberculosis -- Palliative care -- Pulmonary rehabilitation Public health -- Sex, sexuality and breathlessness -- The multidisciplinary team -- Flying, altitude and diving. edited by Terry Robinson, Jane E. Scullion. Includes index and glossary RC735.5.O94 9780199226238 151029