Introduction to Bronchoscopy
Armin Ernst editor Felix J F Herth editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:7th Sep '17
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A comprehensive and unique review of the bronchoscopy, equipment and quality improvement fundamentals.
This book is for all novices as well as experienced operators in the field of bronchoscopy, a vital and common procedure in evaluating airways and treating related abnormalities. This procedure is used by multiple specialists and good fundamentals significantly improve diagnostic success.Bronchoscopic procedures are commonly performed for diagnosis of respiratory disorders and therapeutic airway treatment and management. A thorough understanding of procedural and technical fundamentals is critical for improving yield and safety, but they are not featured in procedural reviews for advanced endoscopists. In this book those critical cornerstones of performing bronchoscopy are discussed and explained in detail. Following the successful structure of the first edition, the fully updated content provides detailed reviews of procedural fundamentals including endobronchial ultrasound. Equipment components are described and maintenance is discussed. All chapters include advice on procedural quality improvement. Regulatory requirements, bronchoscopy procedure unit design and management principles are also addressed. This text will be beneficial to a wide range of practitioners including trainees and specialists in pulmonary and all critical care fields, surgeons, anaesthesiologists and respiratory therapists.
'In summary, this well-organized, concise textbook provides a quick reference for airway anatomy and numerous bronchoscopic procedures. As written in the preface, 'This text will be beneficial to a wide range of practitioners including trainees and specialists in pulmonary and all critical care fields, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and respiratory therapists'. This textbook clearly meets these goals.' Kenlchl Ueda, Anesthesia & Analgesia
ISBN: 9781107449527
Dimensions: 233mm x 155mm x 10mm
Weight: 360g
204 pages
2nd Revised edition