Hodson and Geddes' Cystic Fibrosis
Margaret Hodson editor Andrew Bush editor Diana Bilton editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:24th Jul '15
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Hodson and Geddes' Cystic Fibrosis provides everything the respiratory clinician, pulmonologist or health professional treating patients needs in a single manageable volume. This international and authoritative work brings together current knowledge and has become established in previous editions as a leading reference in the field. This fourth edition includes a wealth of new information, figures, useful videos, and a companion eBook.
The basic science that underlies the disease and its progression is outlined in detail and put into a clinical context. Diagnostic and clinical aspects are covered in depth, as well as promising advances such as gene therapies and other novel molecular based treatments. Patient monitoring and the importance of multidisciplinary care are also emphasized.
This edition:
- Features accessible sections reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the cystic fibrosis care team
- Contains a chapter written by patients and families about their experiences with the disease
- Includes expanded coverage of clinical areas, including chapters covering sleep, lung mechanics and the work of breathing, upper airway disease, insulin deficiency and diabetes, bone disease, and sexual and reproductive issues
- Discusses management both in the hospital and at home
- Includes a new section on monitoring and discusses the use of databases to improve patient care
- Covers monitoring in different age groups, exercise testing and the outcomes of clinical trials in these areas
- Includes chapters devoted to nursing, physiotherapy, psychology, and palliative and spiritual care
Throughout, the emphasis is on providing an up-to-date and balanced review of both the clinical and basic science aspects of the subject and reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the cystic fibrosis care team.
"It is the most current CF book I have seen… This is the only CF reference text book that you need. This gives a unique balance: science translated into clinical practice."
—(Highly Commended, Internal Medicine, BMA Medical Book Awards 2016)
"The book achieves its likely intended goals well. To an average practitioner, it comes across as very accessible. I consider it a practical resource that I would add to my personal library."
—Joel Seidman, Doody's Book Review Service
"This book is the definitive CF text ... This book will be invaluable to any doctor or allied health professional involved in the treatment and care of CF patients."
—Dr Jeremy Sager, Univadis/Medix
"...the book is practical and provides the reader with up-to-date information on the disease. No other textbook of this magnitude is available in the field of cystic fibrosis."
—The New England Journal of Medicine, April 2008
"This volume provides a wide range, multidisciplinary updated review on cystic fibrosis. With many helpful illustrations. For all health professionals who care for children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis."
—Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, December 2008
"The book achieves its likely intended goals well. To an average practitioner, it comes across as very accessible. I consider it a practical resource that I would add to my personal library."
—Joel Seidman, Doody's Book Review Service
"This book is the definitive CF text ... This book will be invaluable to any doctor or allied health professional involved in the treatment and care of CF patients."
—Dr Jeremy Sager, Univadis/Medix
"...the book is practical and provides the reader with up-to-date information on the disease. No other textbook of this magnitude is available in the field of cystic fibrosis."
—The New England Journal of Medicine, April 2008
"This volume provides a wide range, multidisciplinary updated review on cystic fibrosis. With many helpful illustrations. For all health professionals who care for children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis."
—Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, December 2008
ISBN: 9781444180008
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 2154g
698 pages
4th edition