Respiratory Disease A Case Study Approach to Patient Care 1st Edition by Robert L Wilkins PhD RRT FAARC, James R Dexter MD FACP FCCP ISBN 0803613741 9780803613744 by James Dexter, Robert Wilkins, Philip Gold 9780803613744, 0803613741 instant download after payment.

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ISBN 10: 0803613741 
ISBN 13: 9780803613744
Author: Robert L Wilkins PhD RRT FAARC, James R Dexter MD FACP FCCP

Respiratory Disease A Case Study Approach to Patient Care 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Airway Diseases

Chapter 1: Asthma

• Case Study 1.1: A 25-year-old with a sudden, severe wheezing episode.
  • Pathophysiology of Airway Hyperresponsiveness and Inflammation
  • Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis
  • Pharmacological Management (Inhaled Corticosteroids, Bronchodilators, Biologics)
  • Non-Pharmacological Management and Patient Education
• Case Study 1.2: A pediatric patient with frequent asthma exacerbations.
  • Asthma in Children
  • Inhaled Device Selection and Technique
  • The Role of Environmental Triggers and Allergy Testing
• Case Study 1.3: A patient with refractory asthma.
  • Diagnosing and Managing Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
  • Advanced Therapies and Interventions

Chapter 2: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• Case Study 2.1: A 65-year-old smoker with shortness of breath and chronic cough.
  • Pathophysiology of Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
  • Diagnosis and Staging (GOLD Criteria)
  • Pharmacological Management (LABAs, LAMAs, Roflumilast)
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Oxygen Therapy
• Case Study 2.2: Managing a COPD exacerbation.
  • Clinical Assessment and Indications for Hospitalization
  • Treatment of Exacerbations (Antibiotics, Steroids, Nebulized Therapy)
  • Prevention Strategies and Vaccinations
• Case Study 2.3: A patient with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
  • Genetic Considerations in COPD
  • Augmentation Therapy

Part II: Parenchymal and Interstitial Lung Diseases

Chapter 3: Pneumonia

• Case Study 3.1: A 70-year-old with fever, cough, and a new infiltrate on chest X-ray.
  • Community-Acquired vs. Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
  • Etiology (Bacterial, Viral, Fungal)
  • Empiric Antibiotic Selection and De-escalation
  • Complications of Pneumonia (e.g., Empyema)
• Case Study 3.2: A young adult with a "walking pneumonia."
  • Atypical Pneumonia and Mycoplasma
  • Diagnostic Challenges
• Case Study 3.3: An immunocompromised patient with Pneumocystis pneumonia.
  • Opportunistic Infections in the Lungs
  • Diagnosis and Treatment in Vulnerable Populations

Chapter 4: Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

• Case Study 4.1: A 58-year-old with progressive dyspnea and clubbing.
  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF): Pathogenesis and Prognosis
  • Imaging (HRCT) and Lung Function Tests (PFTs)
  • Anti-fibrotic Therapies (Nintedanib, Pirfenidone)
• Case Study 4.2: A patient with ILD secondary to rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Connective Tissue Disease-Associated ILD
  • The Importance of a Multidisciplinary Approach
• Case Study 4.3: A construction worker with a history of silica exposure.
  • Occupational Lung Diseases (e.g., Silicosis, Asbestosis)
  • Prevention and Management

Part III: Vascular and Pleural Diseases

Chapter 5: Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

• Case Study 5.1: A post-operative patient with sudden-onset chest pain and dyspnea.
  • Pathophysiology of VTE (Virchow's Triad)
  • Diagnostic Workup (D-dimer, CTPA, V/Q Scan)
  • Risk Stratification and Anticoagulation
• Case Study 5.2: A patient with a massive PE and hemodynamic instability.
  • Thrombolysis and Mechanical Thrombectomy
  • The Role of a PE Response Team

Chapter 6: Pleural Effusion

• Case Study 6.1: A patient with unilateral pleuritic chest pain and shortness of breath.
  • Transudative vs. Exudative Effusions
  • Diagnostic Aspiration (Thoracentesis)
  • Common Causes (Heart Failure, Malignancy, Infection)
• Case Study 6.2: A patient with a malignant pleural effusion.
  • Diagnosis and Management
  • Pleuradesis and Indwelling Pleural Catheters

Part IV: Respiratory Failure and Critical Care

Chapter 7: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

• Case Study 7.1: A 45-year-old in septic shock with bilateral lung infiltrates.
  • Berlin Definition and Pathophysiology
  • Lung Protective Ventilation Strategies
  • Prone Positioning and Other Adjuncts
• Case Study 7.2: A patient requiring mechanical ventilation.
  • Ventilator Modes and Settings
  • Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation

Chapter 8: Sleep-Disordered Breathing

• Case Study 8.1: A patient's partner complains of loud snoring and breathing pauses.
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Diagnosis and Sequelae
  • Polysomnography and Sleep Study Interpretation
  • Treatment with CPAP and Other Modalities

Part V: Integrated Cases and Future Directions

Chapter 9: Putting It All Together: Complex Cases

• Case Study 9.1: A patient with both COPD and heart failure.
• Case Study 9.2: A cancer patient with a respiratory complication.
• Case Study 9.3: A case of COVID-19 pneumonia and long COVID.

Chapter 10: The Future of Respiratory Medicine

• 10.1 Telemedicine in Respiratory Care
• 10.2 Innovations in Diagnostics and Therapeutics
• 10.3 Precision Medicine in Lung Disease

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