This concise, clinical monograph is the only reference available that focuses on the neurological conditions that affect breathing and the respiratory system. A distinguished team of researchers and clinicians offer in-depth coverage of all aspects of the field-from its historical beginnings to modern methods of intensive care. They discuss all relevant disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerve, neuromuscular junction, and muscle, emphasizing signs and symptoms, investigative techniques, and treatment options. ...
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This concise, clinical monograph is the only reference available that focuses on the neurological conditions that affect breathing and the respiratory system. A distinguished team of researchers and clinicians offer in-depth coverage of all aspects of the field-from its historical beginnings to modern methods of intensive care. They discuss all relevant disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerve, neuromuscular junction, and muscle, emphasizing signs and symptoms, investigative techniques, and treatment options. They also address disorders of the nervous system that affect sleep in both children and adults. Offers insights by leading experts in the field. Describes the techniques and application of neurophysiological techniques to localize the site of dysfunction in the central and peripheral nervous systems. Discusses the incidence, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic studies, specific treatments, and prognosis for each disease or disorder, including Parkinson's disease, head injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease), Guillain-Barr??? syndrome, myasthenia gravis, and many others. Provides extensive discussions on the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in both children and adults. Address the management of respiratory disorders in the ICU. Uses tables and diagrams to make important concepts easy to grasp.
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Hardcover. NOT Ex-library. Very good condition. Slight bumping to hardcover corners. Clean pages and tight binding. Proceeds benefit the Pima County Public Library system, which serves Tucson and southern Arizona. Until further notice, USPS Priority Mail only reliable option for Hawaii.
