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Cystic Fibrosis Care
A Practical Guide
- 1st Edition - June 2, 2005
- Authors: Allison Peebles, Gary J. Connett, Judi C. Maddison, Joan Gavin
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 0 0 0 3 - 1
Written by a team of experts in the field this unique book is a practical guide for the care of cystic fibrosis patients based on day-to-day experience and scientific evidence.… Read more
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Request a sales quoteWritten by a team of experts in the field this unique book is a practical guide for the care of cystic fibrosis patients based on day-to-day experience and scientific evidence. Chapters cover every aspect of care from basic daily respiratory and gastroenterology management to the more common complications in cystic fibrosis and includes problem solving more complex issues. Covering all areas of clinical and psychosocial care for the cystic fibrosis patient, Cystic Fibrosis Care is designed to allow quick access to relevant information and is an invaluable guide for physiotherapists, GPs, paediatricians, nurses and dieticians.
CONTENTSCHAPTER 1 – Organisation of CF Services from national levels of care to home care CHAPTER 2 – Diagnosis CHAPTER 3 – Respiratory ManagementCHAPTER 4 – Ear, Nose and Throat CHAPTER 5 - Physiotherapy CHAPTER 6 – Nutritional ManagementCHAPTER 7 – GastroenterologyCHAPTER 8 – Hepatology CHAPTER 9 – Diabetes and Glucose IntoleranceCHAPTER 10 – Arthropathy and Vasculitis CHAPTER 11 – Growth and Pubertal DevelopmentCHAPTER 12 – Fertility CHAPTER 13 – Psychological Issues CHAPTER 14 – Social IssuesCHAPTER 15 – Non transplant surgery CHAPTER 16 – AnaesthesiaCHAPTER 17 – GeneticsCHAPTER 18 – Lung transplantation CHAPTER 19 – Care of the Dying Patient CHAPTER 20 – ImagingCHAPTER 21 – Monitoring and Investigations CHAPTER 22 – Useful organisations for families and professionalsCHAPTER 23 – Pharmacopoeia
- No. of pages: 332
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 2, 2005
- Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443100031
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Gary J. Connett
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant Paediatrician, Department of Paediatrics, Southampton General HospitalJM
Judi C. Maddison
Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Nurse Specialist for Cystic Fibrosis, Child Health, Southampton General HospitalJG
Joan Gavin
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis Dietitian, Child Health, Southampton General Hospital, UK