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Humana Diagnostic Tests In Pediatric Pulmonology Applications And Interpretation 2016 Edition by Stephanie D. Davis Ernst Eber Anastassios C. Koumbourlis
Over the past 20 years diagnostic tests for pediatric pulmonologists have revolutionized care of children afflicted with respiratory disorders. These tests have been used to not only help in diagnosis but also in the management and treatment of these children. Bronchoscopic imaging and physiologic advances have improved clinical care of these children and have been used as outcome measures in research trials. Diagnostic Tests in Pediatric Pulmonology: Applications and Interpretation describes the various diagnostic modalities (especially the newer ones) that are available for the evaluation of pediatric respiratory disorders. It also provides an understanding of the advantages and limitations of each test so that the clinician may choose the most appropriate ones. An internationally renowned group of authors describe how best to interpret the key findings in a variety of tests as well as the possible pitfalls in incorrect interpretation. This volume focuses on the main diagnostic modalities used in the evaluation of pediatric patients with respiratory disorders and presents up-to-date information on the advantages and limitations of each test for a variety of conditions encountered in the practice of pediatric pulmonology. Clinical utility of these tests is also highlighted. This valuable resource is well suited to practicing clinicians including pediatric pulmonologists pediatricians and primary care practitioners as well as trainees respiratory therapists and clinical researchers. Table of contents : Ch 1) The Evaluation of the Upper And Lower Airways in Infants and Children - Principles and Pearls from 4 Decades in the TrenchesRobert E. WoodCh 2) Bronchoalveolar Lavage: Tests and Applications Fabio Midulla Raffaella Nenna Ernst EberCh 3) Understanding Interventional BronchoscopyAndrew A. Colin Joel Reiter Giovanni A. Rossi Annabelle QuizonCh 4) Nasal Nitric Oxide and Ciliary Video microscopy: Tests Used for Diagnosing Primary Ciliary DyskinesiaAdam J. Shapiro Mark A. Chilvers Stephanie D. Davis Margaret W LeighCh 5) Functional Evaluation of Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance RegulatorGeorge M. Solomon Steven M. RoweCh 6) Allergic and Immunologic Testing in Children with Respiratory Disease Carolina Z. Marcus Clement L. RenCh 7) Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests in Clinical Practice Anastassios C. Koumbourlis MDCh 8) Infant and Preschool Pulmonary Function Tests Janet StocksCh 9) Newer Pulmonary Function Tests Graham L. Hall Paul Robinson Ch 10) Selection and Appropriate Use of Spirometric Reference Equations for the Pediatric PopulationSanja Stanojevic Margaret Rosenfeld Ch 11) Polysomnography for the Pediatric PulmonologistIman R. Sami Judith A. OwensCh 12) Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Techniques to Evaluate Exercise ToleranceDavid Thomas Daniel P. Credeur Ch 13) Imaging for the Pediatric PulmonologistMantosh S. Rattan Alan S. BrodyCh 14) Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide: Indications and InterpretationYoung-Jee Kim Carolyn M. Kercsmar Stephanie D. Davis