Author Description
Respiratory Tract Infections (rtis) Are The Most Common Acute Medical Problem Encountered In Primary Care. Not Only Are Rtis Very Common, The Spectrum Of Disease Is Wide. Clinical Management Differs According To The Characteristics Of The Infected Host And Infecting Pathogen. Despite These Features, There Are Currently No Pocketbooks That Bring Together Clinically Relevant Information On This Broad And Important Subject Area In An Accessible And Practical Manner. This Pocketbook Offers A Concise Companion For Health Care Professionals Who Manage Patients With Acute Lung Infections. The Book Covers Aspects Related To The Diagnosis And Initial Management Of These Patients, With Attention To Specific Infections Which Are Notable For Being Difficult To Manage, Common Or Of Particular Clinical Importance. The Book Will Appeal To A Wide Variety Of Professionals In Acute Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Primary Care, And Other Internal Medicine Specialties.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the clinical management of acute respiratory tract infections, addressing the lack of a concise, practical reference for healthcare professionals. Wei Shen Lim, a specialist in respiratory medicine, synthesizes clinical data and diagnostic protocols to provide a framework for managing a wide spectrum of lung infections. The text emphasizes the importance of tailoring treatment strategies based on host characteristics and specific pathogen profiles.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Diagnostic criteria for common and complex respiratory infections
- Initial management strategies for acute lung conditions
- Clinical guidance for high-priority or difficult-to-treat infections
- Practical reference material for acute and primary care settings
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive longitudinal studies or chronic respiratory disease management
- Focuses primarily on acute presentations rather than long-term rehabilitation protocols
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and practitioners identify this work as a highly practical, portable resource for clinicians navigating the complexities of acute respiratory care. Readers frequently note the clarity of the diagnostic pathways and the utility of the book as a quick-reference guide in high-pressure clinical environments.
Page Count:
144
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
Oup Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191651834
ISBN-13:
9780191651830
Medical
Infectious Diseases
Primary Care