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 text addresses the clinical challenge of managing the wide spectrum of acute respiratory tract infections (RTIs) encountered in primary care and acute medicine settings. Wei Shen Lim, a specialist in respiratory medicine, provides a structured framework for diagnosis and initial patient management. The book synthesizes complex clinical data into a practical, accessible format designed to assist healthcare professionals in navigating the nuances of pathogen identification and host-specific treatment strategies.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Diagnostic protocols for common and complex respiratory infections
- Initial management strategies for acute lung infections
- Clinical guidance for host-specific and pathogen-specific treatment
- Focused analysis on infections that present significant management difficulties
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive pharmacological research or long-term chronic disease management
- Focuses primarily on acute care rather than preventative public health policy
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals frequently identify this text as a highly practical, portable resource for clinicians working in acute and primary care environments. Experts highlight the book's utility in bridging the gap between broad clinical guidelines and the immediate, bedside decision-making required for respiratory infection management.
Page Count:
134
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191651842
ISBN-13:
9780191651847
Medical
Infectious Diseases
Clinical Reference
Allied Health
Primary Care
Pulmonary Medicine