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• Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Ed.-2005: Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 233. Approach to the Patient with Disease of the Respiratory System: Table of contents
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Clinical Presentation: Access document
    • Chest Radiography: Access document
    • Integration of the Presenting Clinical Pattern and Diagnostic Studies: Access document
    • Further Reading: Access document
  • Chapter 234. Disturbances of Respiratory Function: Table of contents
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Disturbances in Ventilatory Function
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Physiologic Features: Access document
      • Measurement of Ventilatory Function: Access document
      • Patterns of Abnormal Function: Access document
      • Clinical Correlations: Access document
    • Disturbances in the Pulmonary Circulation
      • Physiologic Features: Access document
      • Methods of Measurement: Access document
      • Mechanisms of Abnormal Function: Access document
      • Clinical Correlations: Access document
    • Disturbances in Gas Exchange
      • Physiologic Features: Access document
      • Measurement of Gas Exchange: Access document
      • Clinical Correlations: Access document
    • Further Reading: Access document
  • Chapter 249. Principles of Critical Care Medicine: Table of contents
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Shock: Access document
    • Respiratory Failure: Access document
    • Multiorgan System Failure: Access document
    • Monitoring in the ICU: Access document
    • Prevention of Complications of Critical Illness: Access document
    • Neurologic Dysfunction in Critically Ill Patients: Access document
    • Withholding and Withdrawing Care: Access document
    • Further Reading: Access document
  • Chapter 252. Mechanical Ventilatory Support: Table of contents
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Indications for Mechanical Ventilation: Access document
    • Physiologic Aspects of Mechanical Ventilation: Access document
    • Guidelines for Managing the Ventilated Patient: Access document
    • General Support in the Ventilated Patient: Access document
    • Complications of Mechanical Ventilation: Access document
    • Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation: Access document
    • Further Reading: Access document
  • Chapter 246. Disorders of Ventilation: Table of contents
    • Hypoventilation: Access document
    • Hypoventilation Syndromes: Access document
    • Hyperventilation and Its Syndromes: Access document
    • Further Reading: Access document
  • Chapter 245. Disorders of the Pleura, Mediastinum, Diaphragm, and Chest Wall: Table of contents
    • Disorders of the Pleura: Access document
    • Disorders of the Mediastinum: Access document
    • Disorders of the Diaphragm: Access document
    • Disorders of the Chest Wall: Access document
    • Further Reading: Access document
  • Chapter 7. Medical Evaluation of the Surgical Patient: Table of contents
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Preoperative Pulmonary Evaluation: Access document
    • Further Reading: Access document
  • Chapter 248. Lung Transplantation: Table of contents
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Indications: Access document
    • Recipient Selection: Access document
    • Waiting List and Organ Allocation: Access document
    • Transplant Procedure: Access document
    • Posttransplantation Management: Access document
    • Outcomes: Access document
    • Complications: Access document
    • Further Reading: Access document
• Mason: Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine 4th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part 1 - Scientific Principles of Respiratory Medicine
    • Section A - Anatomy and Development of the Respiratory Tract: Access document
      • Chapter 1 - Anatomy of the Lungs: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Gross and Subgross Organization: Access document
        • Airways: Access document
        • Pulmonary Circulation: Access document
        • Terminal Respiratory Units: Access document
        • Innervation: Access document
        • Air Space Macrophages and Lymphatics: Access document
        • Quantitative Morphology: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • Acknowledgments: Access document
        • References: Access document
        • References: Access document
  • Part 2 - Diagnosis and Evaluation of Respiratory Disease: Access document
    • Section F - Diagnosis: Access document
      • Chapter 18 - History and Physical Examinations: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • The Medical Interview: Access document
        • Physical Examination: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
  • Part 3 - Clinical Respiratory Medicine: Access document
    • Section P - Disorders of the Mediastinum: Access document
      • Chapter 71 - Tumors and Cysts of the Mediastinum: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • The Normal Mediastinum: Access document
        • Clinical Settings and Presentations of Mediastinal Disease: Access document
        • Techaniques for Visualizing the Mediastinum and its Contents: Access document
        • Techniques for Obtaining Mediastinal Tissue: Access document
        • The Mediastinal Mass: Access document
        • Specific Mediastinal Tumors and Cysts: Access document
        • General Approach to Diagnostic Investigation: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • Acknowledgments: Access document
        • References: Access document
        • References: Access document
      • Chapter 72 - Pneumomediastinum and Mediastinitis: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • General Anatomic Considerations: Access document
        • Pneumomediastinum: Access document
        • Mediastinitis: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • Acknowledgments: Access document
        • References: Access document
        • References: Access document
    • Section Q - Disorders in the Control of Breathing: Access document
      • Chapter 73 - Hypoventilation and Hyperventilation Syndromes: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Control of Breathing: Access document
        • Hypoventilation Syndromes: Access document
        • Hyperventilation Syndromes: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
        • References: Access document
    • Section T - Prevention and Control: Access document
      • Chapter 91 - Patient Education and Compliance: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Patient Education: Access document
        • Asthma Education for Children: Accss document
        • Self-Management Education for Adults with COPD: Access document
        • Self-Management for Cystic Fibrosis: Access document
        • Patient Adherence Behavior: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
  • Appendix: Access document
    • Glossary of Terms and Standard Symbols: Access document
      • I. Primary And Qualifying Symbols: Access document
        • General: Access document
        • Ventilation: Access document
        • Gas Exchange-Blood Flow: Access document
      • II. Ventilation And Lung Mechanics: Access document
        • Static Lung Volumes: Access document
        • Descriptors of Forced Breathing Maneuvers: Access document
        • Descriptors of Ventilation: Access document
        • Volume-Pressure Relationships: Access document
        • Flow-Pressure Relationships: Access document
      • III. Gas Exchange: Access document
        • Blood: Access document
        • Gas to Blood: Access document
      • IV. Hemodynamic Descriptor: Access document
      • V. Other Useful Terms And Equations: Access document
• Cohen and Powderly: Infectious Diseases 2nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Section 2 - Syndromes by Body System
    • Chapter 40 - Practice Points: Access document
      • Aspiration of Pleural Fluid: Pleural Biopsy: Access document
      • Sternotomy Wound Infection: Access document
• Goldman: Cecil Textbook of Medicine 22nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part IX - Respiratory Diseases: Access document
    • Chapter 81 - Approach to the Patient with Respiratory Disease: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • [Approach to the Patient with Respiratory Disease]: Access document
      • Suggested Readings: Access document
    • Chapter 82 - Respiratory Structure and Function: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • [Respiratory Structure and Function]: Access document
      • Suggested Readings: Access document
    • Chapter 83 - Disorders of Ventilatory Control: Access document
      • [Disorders of Ventilatory Control]: Access document
      • Suggested Readings: Access document
    • Chapter 95 - Diseases of the Diaphragm, Chest Wall, Pleura, and Mediastinum: Access document
      • The Diaphragm: Access document
      • The Chest Wall: Access document
      • The Pleura: Access document
      • Mediastinum: Access document
      • Grade A: Access document
      • Suggested Readings: Access document
    • Chapter 97 - Surgical Approach to Lung Disease: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Lung Transplantation: Access document
      • Lung Volume Reduction Surgery: Access document
      • Thoracoscopy and Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery: Access document
      • Grade A: Access document
      • Suggested Readings: Access document
• Cheng-Zaas: The Osler Medical Handbook 1st Ed. - 2003 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 76 - Rapid References: Access document
    • Pulmonary: Access document
      • Alveolar-Arterial Oxygen Gradient: Access document
      • Dead Space: Access document
      • Compliance: Access document
      • Lung Ventilation-Perfusion Zones: Access document
      • Shunt Fraction: Access document
      • Static Lung Volumes: Access document
      • Pulmonary Function Tests: Access document
      • Predicted Peak Flow: Access document
      • Oxygen Content: Access document
      • Oxygen Support: Access document
      • Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve: Access document
      • Shift of Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve: Access document
      • Community Acquired Pneumonia: Port Prediction Rule: Access document
      • Pulmonary Embolism Probability: Access document
      • Pleural Effusion: Transudate Versus Exudate: Access document
      • Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome Criteria: Access document
      • Acid-Base Balance: Access document
  • Formulary: Access document
    • Note to the Reader: Access document
    • Sample Entry: Access document
    • Explanation of Breast-Feeding Categories: Access document
    • Explanation of Pregnancy Categories: Access document
    • Explanation of Renal Dosage Categories: Access document
    • Categories: Access document
      • Pulmonary: Access document
• Rakel: Textbook of Family Practice 6th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 21 - Pulmonary Medicine: Access document
    • Diagnostic Work-Up: Access document
    • Undifferentiated Symptoms and Manifestations: Access document
    • Chest Trauma: Access document
    • References: Access document
• Ferri: Practical Guide to the Care of the Medical Patient 6th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 2 - Differential Diagnosis: Access document
    • Alveolar Hemorrhage: Access document
    • Cavitary Lesion on Chest X-Ray: Access document
    • Clubbing: Access document
    • Elevated Hemidiaphragm: Access document
    • Hypercapnia, Persistent: Access document
    • Hyperventilation, Persistent: Access document
    • Pneumonia, Recurrent: Access document
• Feldman: Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease 7th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 29 - Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Systemic Diseases: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Pulmonary Diseases/ICU Patients: Access document
    • References: Access document
• Abeloff: Clinical Oncology 3rd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 62 - Pulmonary Complications of Anticancer Treatment: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Pulmonary Toxicity of Thoracic Radiation Therapy: Access document
    • Pulmonary Toxicity of Systemic Anticancer Therapies: Access document
    • References: Access document
• MD Consult: Login page - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )

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  • Current Critical Care Diagnosis and Treatment: Table of contents
  • The ICU Book: Table of contents
• The Merck Manual 17th Ed.-1999: Table of contents
  • Chapter 63. Approach to the Pulmonary Patient: Table of contents
    • General: Access document
• Family Practice Handbook 4th Ed.-2001: Table of contents
  • Chapter 4: Pulmonary Medicine: Table of contents
    • Pulmonary Function Tests: Access document
    • Ventilators and Oxygen Therapy: Access document
• Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery (eMedicine): Table of contents
  • Perioperative Pulmonary Management: Access document

Emergency Medicine Resources   See also General Emergency Medicine Resources

• Marx: Rosen: Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice 5th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 38 - Thorax: Access document
    • Perspective: Access document
    • Chest Wall Injury: Access document
    • Pulmonary Injuries: Access document
    • Diaphragmatic Injuries: Access document
    • Key Concepts: Access document
• Goldman: Cecil Textbook of Medicine 22nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part X - Critical Care Medicine: Access document
    • Chapter 98 - Approach to the Patient in a Critical Care Setting: Access document
      • [Approach to the Patient in a Critical Care Setting]: Access document
      • Suggested Readings: Access document
    • Chapter 100 - Respiratory Monitoring in Critical Care: Access document
      • Respiration: Access document
      • Assessment of Ventilation: Access document
      • Assessment of Arterial Oxygenation: Access document
      • Assessment of Oxygen Delivery and Utilization: Access document
      • Suggested Readings: Access document
    • Chapter 101 - Ventilator Management in the Intensive Care Unit: Access document
      • Mechanical Ventilation: Access document
      • Positive End-Expiratory Pressure: Access document
      • Endotracheal Intubation: Access document
      • Grade A: Access document
      • Suggested Readings: Access document
• Roberts: Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine 4th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 2- Use of Monitoring Devices for Assessing Ventilation and Oxygenation: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Background: Access document
    • Pulmonary Function Testing: Access document
    • Pulse Oximetry: Access document
    • Carbon Dioxide Monitoring: Access document
    • Oxygen Therapy: Access document
    • Noninvasive Pressure Support Ventilation: Access document
    • Acknowledgment: Access document
    • References: Access document

Pediatrics Resources   See also General Pediatrics Resources

• Mason: Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine 4th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part 1 - Scientific Principles of Respiratory Medicine
    • Section A - Anatomy and Development of the Respiratory Tract: Access document
      • Chapter 2 - Lung Growth and Development: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Stages of Lung Development: Access document
        • Lessons From Classical Experimental Embryology and Molecular Genetics: Access document
        • Early Lung Development: Access document
        • Lung Branching after Secondary Bud Formation: Access document
        • Pulmonary Vasculature Development: Access document
        • Formation of Alveoli: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
• Behrman: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 17th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part 18 - The Respiratory System
    • Section 1 - Development and Function
      • Chapter 355 - Development of the Respiratory System: Access document
      • Chapter 356 - Regulation of Respiration: Access document
      • Chapter 357 - Respiratory Pathophysiology: Access document
      • Chapter 358 - Defense Mechanisms and Metabolic Functions of the Lung: Access document
      • Chapter 359 - Diagnostic Approach to Respiratory Disease: Access document
      • Chapter 360 - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Access document
    • Section 3 - Disorders of the Lungs and Lower Airways
      • Chapter 370 - Chronic or Recurrent Respiratory Symptoms: Access document
      • Chapter 371 - Acute Inflammatory Upper Airway Obstruction: Access document
      • Chapter 372 - Congenital Anomalies of the Larynx: Access document
      • Chapter 374 - Laryngotracheal Stenosis, Subglottic Stenosis: Access document
      • Chapter 375 - Congenital Anomalies of the Trachea and Bronchi: Access document
      • Chapter 378 - Inflammatory Disorders of the Small Airways: Access document
      • Chapter 382 - Other Distal Airway Diseases: Access document
      • Chapter 383 - Congenital Disorders of the Lung: Access document
      • Chapter 387 - Gastroesophageal Reflux and Respiratory Disorders: Access document
      • Chapter 388 - Parenchymal Disease with Prominent Hypersensitivity, Eosinophilic Infiltration, or Toxin-Mediated Injury: Access document
      • Chapter 394 - Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (Immotile Cilia Syndrome): Access document
      • Chapter 397 - Inherited Disorders of Surfactant Protein Metabolism: Access document
      • Chapter 408 - Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Access document
      • Chapter 409 - Skeletal Diseases Influencing Pulmonary Function: Access document
      • Chapter 410 - Neuromuscular Diseases with Pulmonary Consequences: Access document
      • Chapter 411 - Extrapulmonary Diseases with Pulmonary Manifestations: Access document
      • Chapter 412 - Chronic Severe Respiratory Insufficiency: Access document
• Johns Hopkins: Harriet Lane Handbook 17th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part I - Pediatric Acute Care: Access document
    • Chapter 1 - Emergency Management: Access document
      • I - Airway: Access document
      • II - Breathing: Access document
      • V - Respiratory Emergencies: Access document
      • References: Access document
  • Part II - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Information: Access document
    • Chapter 22 - Pulmonology: Access document
      • I - Websites: Access document
      • II - Respiratory Physical Examination: Access document
      • III - Asthma Guidelines: Access document
      • IV - Asthma Action Plan: Access document
      • V - Pulmonary Function Tests: Access document
      • VI - Cystic Fibrosis: Access document
      • VII - Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS): Access document
      • VIII - Pulmonary Gas Exchange: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 17 - Neonatology: Access document
      • VI - Respiratory Diseases: Access document
      • References: Access document
• The Merck Manual 17th Ed.-1999: Table of contents
  • Chapter 265. Childhood Infections: Table of contents
    • Bacterial Infections: Access document
    • Viral Infections: Access document
    • Miscellaneous Infections: Access document

Geriatrics Resources   See also General Geriatrics Resources

• Duthie: Practice of Geriatrics 3rd Ed.-1998 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 45 - Pulmonary Disorders: Access document
• Merck Manual of Geriatrics: Table of contents
  • Chapter 75. Aging and the Lungs: Access document
    • Pulmonary Compliance: Access document
    • Rates of Airflow: Access document
    • Diffusing Capacity: Access document
    • Partial Pressure of Oxygen: Access document
    • Control of Breathing: Access document
    • Exercise Capacity: Access document
    • Defense Mechanisms: Access document
• Geriatrics Resource Guide (Northwestern Univ): Table of contents
  • Geriatric Aphorisms: Access document
  • History and Physical Examination: Access document

Radiology Resources   See also General Radiology Resources

• Mason: Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine 4th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part 2 - Diagnosis and Evaluation of Respiratory Disease: Access document
    • Section F - Diagnosis: Access document
      • Chapter 20 - Radiographic Techniques: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Chest Radiography: Techniques: Access document
        • Ultrasonography: Access document
        • Computed Tomography: Access document
        • Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Access document
        • Applications of Conventional Chest Radiography: Access document
        • Applications of Cross-Sectional Imaging Techniques: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
        • References: Access document
      • Chapter 21 - Nuclear Medicine Techniques: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Ventilation-Perfusion Imaging: Access document
        • Positron Emission Tomography: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
      • Chapter 22 - Bronchoscopy: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Indications: Access document
        • Contraindications: Access document
        • Bronchoscopy Technique: Access document
        • Complications: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
        • References: Access document
      • Chapter 23 - Pleuroscopy, Thoracoscopy and Other Invasive Procedures: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Pleuroscopy (Medical Thoracoscopy): Access document
        • Differences Between Pleuroscopy (Medical Thoracoscopy) and Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (Surgical Thoracoscopy): Access document
        • Surgical Thoracoscopy (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery): Access document
        • Open Versus Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Procedures: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
• Mettler: Essentials of Radiology 2nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 3 - Chest: Access document
    • The Normal Chest Image: Access document
      • Technical Considerations: Access document
      • Normal Anatomy and Variants: Access document
    • The Abnormal Chest Image: Access document
      • Admission, Preoperative, and Prenatal Chest X-rays: Access document
      • Chest X-ray Examinations in Occupational Medicine: Access document
      • Silhouette Sign: Access document
      • Portable Chest Radiography in the Intensive Care Unit: Access document
    • Tubes, Wires, and Lines: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Endotracheal (ET) Tube: Access document
      • Nasogastric (NG) Tube: Access document
      • Jugular or Subclavian Venous Line: Access document
      • Swan-Ganz or Pulmonary Artery Catheter: Access document
      • Pleural Tubes: Access document
      • Cardiac Pacers: Access document
      • Overlying Electrocardiogram (ECG) Wires and Tubes: Access document
      • Trauma: Access document
    • Suggested Textbooks on the Topic: Access document
• Grainger and Allison's Diagnostic Radiology: A Textbook of Medical Imaging 4th Ed.-2001 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 26 - Chest Trauma: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Chest Wall, Pleura and Lungs: Access document
    • The Diaphragm: Access document
    • The Mediastinum: Access document
    • References: Access document
    • Suggestions for Further Reading: Access document
  • Chapter 27 - The Postoperative and Critically Ill Patient: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Cardiopulmonary Diseases: Asccess document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Atelectasis: Access document
      • Aspiration Pneumonitis: Access document
      • Pulmonary Oedema: Access document
      • Pneumonia: Access document
      • Pulmonary Embolism (PE): Access document
      • Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): Access document
      • Extrapulmonary Air: Access document
      • Pleural Effusion: Access document
    • The Post-Thoracotomy Radiograph: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Pneumonectomy: Access document
      • Lobectomy: Access document
      • Cardiac Surgery: Access document
    • Support And Monitoring Apparatus: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Intravascular Catheters: Access document
      • Assisted Ventilation: Access document
      • Thoracostomy Tubes: Access document
    • Radiation Therapy: Access document
    • References: Access document
  • Chapter 28A - Pre- and Post-Operative Imaging in Lung Volume Reduction Surgery: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Preoperative Imaging: Access document
    • Postoperative Imaging: Access document
    • References: Access document
  • Chapter 28B - Imaging of the Chest after Lung Transplantation: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Indications: Access document
    • Surgical Technique: Access document
    • Post-Transplantation Complications: Access document
    • References: Access document
• Ferri: Ferri's Best Test: A Practical Guide to Clinical Laboratory Medicine and Diagnostic Imaging 1st Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter D - Chest Imaging: Access document
• Radiology (eMedicine): Table of contents

  • Chest: List of documents

• Introduction to Cardiothoracic Imaging (Yale University): Table of contents
  • Image Findings
    • Normal Chest PA Film: Access document
    • Normal Chest PA Film: Access document
    • Normal Supine Chest Film: Access document
    • Pulmonary Angiogram, Arterial: Access document
    • Pulmonary Angiogram, Venous: Access document
  • Cases
    • Normal, Female Case 1: Table of contents
    • Normal, Female Case 2: Table of contents
    • Mormal, Male Case 1: Table of contents
    • Normal, Male Case 2: Table of contents
• MedPix Medical Image Database: Homepage
  • Chest, Pulmonary (ex. Heart): List of documents
    • General Chest Anatomy, Aortogram: Access document
    • General Chest Anatomy, CT: Access document
    • General Chest Anatomy, MRI: Access document
    • General Chest Anatomy, Nuclear Medicine Scan: Access document
    • General Chest Anatomy, Tomogram: Access document
• CHORUS-Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology: Table of contents
  • Respiratory System: Table of contents

Pathology Resources

• Mason: Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine 4th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part 2 - Diagnosis and Evaluation of Respiratory Disease: Access document
    • Section E - Respiratory Pathology and Inflammation: Access document
      • Chapter 16 - General Features of Respiratory Pathology: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • General Features of Cell Injury and Cell Death: Access document
        • General Features of Lung Injury: Access document
        • Injury Caused by Hypoxia-Anoxia: Access document
        • Injury Caused by Immunologic Reactions: Access document
        • Injury Caused by Biologic Agents: Access document
        • Injury Caused by Physical Agents: Access document
        • Injury Caused by Chemical Agents: Access document
        • Injury Caused by Genetic Abnormalities: Access document
        • Injury Caused by Nutritional Imbalances and Deficiency States: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
        • References: Access document
      • Chapter 17 - Inflammation, Injury, and Repair: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Lipid Mediators of Lung Inflammation: Access document
        • Early Response Proinflammatory Cytokines: Access document
        • Growth Factors: Access document
        • Fibrotic Cytokines: Access document
        • Chemotactic Cytokines: Access document
        • Peptide Mediators of Inflammation: Access document
        • Granulocytes: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
        • References: Access document
    • Section F - Diagnosis: Access document
      • Chapter 19 - Microbiologic Diagnosis of Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Specimen Selection and Collection: Access document
        • Specimen Processing: Access document
        • Direct Examination of Specimens: Access document
        • Cultures and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: Access document
        • Serologic Tests: Access document
        • Molecular Tests: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
        • References: Access document
  • Part 1 - Scientific Principles of Respiratory Medicine
    • Section B - Respiratory Physiology: Access document
      • Chapter 4 - Ventilation, Blood Flow, and Gas Exchange: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Ventilation: Access document
        • Blood Flow: Access document
        • Gas Exchange: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
      • Chapter 5 - Respiratory System Mechanics and Energetics: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Principles of Measuring Flow, Volume, and Pressure: Access document
        • Respiratory System Under Static Conditions: Access document
        • Respiratory System Under Dynamic Conditions: Access document
        • Energetics: Access document
        • Interactions Between Lungs and Chest Wall: Access document
        • Respiratory Mechanics During Mechanical Ventilation: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
        • References: Access document
      • Chapter 6 - Pulmonary Circulation and Regulation of Fluid Balance: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Anatomy: Access document
        • Pulmonary Hemodynamics: Access document
        • Lung Fluid and Solute Exchange: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
        • References: Access document
      • Chapter 7 - Acid-Base Balance: Access document
        • Introduction and Physiology: Access document
        • Metabolic Acidosis: Access document
        • Metabolic Alkalosis: Access document
        • Respiratory Acidosis: Access document
        • Respiratory Alkalosis: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
    • Section D - Defense Mechanisms and Immunology: Access document
      • Chapter 11 - Pulmonary Surfactant: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Physiologic Functions of Pulmonary Surfactant: Access document
        • Composition: Access document
        • Secretion and Extracellular Processing of Surfactant: Access document
        • Surfactant Abnormalities in Lung Disease: Access document
        • Surfactant Therapy for ARDS: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • Acknowledgments: Access document
        • References: Access document
        • References: Access document
      • Chapter 12 - Alveolar and Distal Airway Epithelial Fluid Transport: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Lung Epithelial Fluid Absorption: Access document
        • Evidence for Active Fluid Transport in the Intact Lung: Access document
        • Ion Transport in Alveolar and Distal Airway Epithelial Cells: Access document
        • Regulation of Lung Epithelial Fluid Transport: Access document
        • Mechanisms That Can Impair the Resolution of Alveolar Edema: Access document
        • Alveolar Fluid Transport Under Pathologic Conditions: Access document
        • Future Directions: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
      • Chapter 13 - Mucus Production, Secretion, and Clearance: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Components of and Cells Producing Mucus: Access document
        • Mechanisms of Mucin Production: Access document
        • Mucous Cell Secretion: Access document
        • Mucus Hypersecretion in Disease: Access document
        • Role of Some Important Stimuli in Mucus Hypersecretion: Access document
        • Cough and Mucociliary Clearance: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
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      • Chapter 14 - Monocytes, Macrophages, and Dendritic Cells of the Lung: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Origin of Pulmonary Mononuclear Phagocytes and Dendritic Cells: Access document
        • Functions of Pulmonary Macrophages and Dendritic Cells: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • Acknowledgments: Access document
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        • References: Access document
      • Chapter 15 - Immune Recognition and Responses: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Components of the Immune System: Overview: Access document
        • Immune Recognition: Access document
        • Generation of the Immune Response: Access document
        • Specific Immune Responses in the Lung: Access document
        • Summary: Access document
        • References: Access document
• Behrman: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 17th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part 18 - The Respiratory System
    • Section 1 - Development and Function
      • Chapter 357 - Respiratory Pathophysiology: Access document
• Kumar: Robbins and Cotran: Pathologic Basis of Disease 7th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 15 - The Lung: Access document
    • Normal Lung: Access document
    • Pathology: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Congenital Anomalies: Access document
      • Atelectasis (Collapse): Access document
      • Acute Lung Injury: Access document
      • Obstructive Versus Restrictive Pulmonary Diseases: Access document
      • Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Access document
      • Diffuse Interstitial (Infiltrative, Restrictive) Diseases: Access document
      • Diseases of Vascular Origin: Access document
      • Pulmonary Infections: Access document
      • Lung Transplantation: Access document
      • Tumors: Access document
      • Pleura: Access document
    • References: Access document
• Internet Pathology Lab for Medical Education (FSU Coll of Med): Table of contents
  • Pulmonary Pathology Index: Table of contents
• eAtlas of Pathology (Univ of Connecticut): Table of contents
  • Diseases of Lung: List of documents
    • Stab Wound: Access document
    • Normal Alveolar Macrophage: Access document
    • Normal Alveolar Macrophage: Access document
    • Normal Alveolar Macrophage: Access document
    • Normal Alveolar Macrophage: Access document
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    • Normal Trachea (Medium Power): Access document
    • Normal Respiratory Epithelium: Access document
    • Normal Lung: Access document
    • Normal Lung: Access document

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• Mason: Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine 4th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part 1 - Scientific Principles of Respiratory Medicine
    • Section A - Anatomy and Development of the Respiratory Tract: Access document
      • Chapter 3 - Genetic Approach to Lung Disease: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Mendelian Inheritance: Access document
        • Genomic Maps: Access document
        • Genetic Analysis of Complex Diseases: Access document
        • Comparative Genomics: