Diagnostic Tests in Pediatric Pulmonology: Applications and Interpretation

ISBN-13: 9781493918003 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 321 str.

Stephanie D. Davis; Ernst Eber; Anastassios C. Koumbourlis

Opis

Over the past 20 years, diagnostic tests for pediatric pulmonologists have revolutionized care of children afflicted with respiratory disorders. These tests have been used to not only help in diagnosis, but also in the management and treatment of these children.Bronchoscopic, imaging and physiologic advances have improved clinical care of these childrenand havebeen used as outcome measures in research trials.Diagnostic Testsin Pediatric Pulmonology: Applications and Interpretationdescribes the various diagnostic modalities (especially the newer ones) that are available for the evaluation of pediatric respiratory disorders.It also provides an understanding ofthe advantages and limitations of each test so that the clinician may choose the most appropriate ones.An internationally renowned group of authorsdescribe how best to interpret the key findings in a variety of tests as well as the possible pitfalls in incorrect interpretation.This volume focuses on the main diagnostic modalities used in the evaluation of pediatric patients with respiratory disorders and presents up-to-date information on the advantages and limitations of each test for a variety of conditions encountered in the practice of pediatric pulmonology. Clinical utility of these testsis alsohighlighted.This valuable resource is well suited to practicing clinicians, including pediatric pulmonologists, pediatricians and primary care practitioners, as well astrainees, respiratory therapists and clinical researchers."

Spis treści

Ch 1) The Evaluation of the Upper And Lower Airways in Infants and Children – Principles and Pearls from 4 Decades in the Trenches

Robert E. Wood

 

Ch 2) Bronchoalveolar Lavage: Tests and Applications

Fabio Midulla, Raffaella Nenna, Ernst Eber

 

Ch 3) Understanding Interventional Bronchoscopy

Andrew A. Colin, Joel Reiter, Giovanni A. Rossi, Annabelle Quizon

 

 Ch 4) Nasal Nitric Oxide and Ciliary Video microscopy: Tests Used for Diagnosing Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

Adam J. Shapiro, Mark A. Chilvers, Stephanie D. Davis, Margaret W Leigh

 

Ch 5) Functional Evaluation of Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator

George M. Solomon, Steven M. Rowe

 

Ch 6) Allergic and Immunologic Testing in Children with Respiratory Disease

Carolina Z. Marcus, Clement L. Ren

 

Ch 7) Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests in Clinical Practice

Anastassios C. Koumbourlis, MD

 

 Ch 8) Infant and Preschool Pulmonary Function Tests

 Janet Stocks

 

 Ch 9) Newer Pulmonary Function Tests

 Graham L. Hall, Paul Robinson  

 

 Ch 10) Selection and Appropriate Use of Spirometric Reference Equations for the Pediatric Population

 Sanja Stanojevic, Margaret Rosenfeld

 

 Ch 11) Polysomnography for the Pediatric Pulmonologist

Iman R. Sami, Judith A. Owens

 

Ch 12) Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Techniques to Evaluate Exercise Tolerance

David Thomas, Daniel P. Credeur  

 

 Ch 13) Imaging for the Pediatric Pulmonologist

 Mantosh S. Rattan, Alan S. Brody

 

Ch 14) Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide: Indications and Interpretation

Young-Jee Kim, Carolyn M. Kercsmar, Stephanie D. Davis