Publisher's Synopsis
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine--with all the authority of HARRISON'S
"Color line drawings are excellent teaching tools and reproduce well....This is a useful introduction to the topic. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service
Featuring the chapters on pulmonary and critical care medicine that appear in Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison's. Inside you'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors--presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or exam/certification preparation.
Features:
- Current, complete coverage of need-to-know pulmonary and critical care medicine topics, including diagnosis of respiratory disorders, diseases of the respiratory system, and common critical illnesses and syndromes
- Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management topics in each of the disease-oriented topics
- 114 high-yield questions and answers drawn from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17e
- A complete chapter in print form from the acclaimed Harrison's DVD
- 45 chapters written by physicians who have made seminal contributions to the body of knowledge in their areas of expertise
- References updated since the publication of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e
- Helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance
The Harrison's specialty series is written by the world-renowned author team who brought you Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 17e:
Anthony S. Fauci, MD
Eugene Braunwald, MD
Dennis L. Kasper, MD
Stephen L. Hauser, MD
Dan L. Longo, MD
J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD
Joseph Loscalzo, MD, PhD
