9th Edition
by Robert W. Wilmott (Author), Andrew Bush (Author), Robin R Deterding (Author), Felix Ratjen (Author), Peter Sly (Author), Heather Zar (Author), Albert P. Li (Author)
Now in a fully updated 9th Edition, Kendig's Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children, by Drs. Robert Wilmott, Andrew Bush, Robin Deterding, and Felix Ratjen, continues to provide authoritative, evidence-based information to residents, fellows, and practitioners in this wide-ranging specialty. Bringing key knowledge from global experts together in one easy-to-understand volume,
it covers everything from the latest basic science and its relevance to
today’s clinical issues, to improving patient outcomes for the common
and rare respiratory problems found in newborns and children worldwide.
- Uses succinct, straightforward text, numerous tables and figures, summaries at the end of each chapter, and more than 500 full-color images to convey key information in an easy-to-digest manner.
- Contains new chapters
reflecting expanding knowledge on the respiratory complications of Down
syndrome and other genetic disorders, modern molecular therapies for
cystic fibrosis and asthma, and pulmonary embolism and thromboembolic
disease.
- Includes access to a new video library with demonstrations of key procedures.
- Features a new templated format with more descriptive headings and bulleted text for quick reference and navigation.
- Covers today’s key issues,
including the genetic basis of respiratory disease, new and emerging
respiratory infections, interstitial lung diseases in infants and young
children, technology and diagnostic techniques for pulmonary function
tests, emerging lung infections, and new therapies for cystic fibrosis
and asthma.
- Provides up-to-date instruction on important procedures, such as bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing.
- Highlights the knowledge and expertise of three new editors, as well as more than 100 world authorities
in the fields of pediatrics, pulmonology, neurology, microbiology,
cardiology, physiology, diagnostic imaging, critical care,
otolaryngology, allergy, and surgery.
- Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
