Pulmonary problems in pregnancy: clinical and research aspects

The book is divided into three sections. The first few chapters introduce thereader to the normal physiologic changes that occur during pregnancy. A chapter on high altitude is included to illustrate the consequences of chronic hypoxia on maternal and fetal outcomes, to help extrapolate to the effects of chronic pulmonary conditions. The second section reviews general management principles, including diagnostic imaging and prescribing in pregnancy. The final section includes multiple chapters on specific, troubling pulmonary disorders. The specific chapters are intended to summarize the available literature, linking science to bedside, and provide management recommendations whenever possible. In all, Pulmonary Problems in Pregnancy: Clinical and Research Aspects is anessential text that will not only provide critical clinical guidance but alsostimulate further investigation into this fascinating and under explored areaof medicine. INDICE: From the contents Physiological Transition from Fetal to Neonatal Life in Pregnancy.- Respiratory Physiology in Pregnancy.- High Altitude, Chronic Hypoxia and Pregnancy.- Sleep Physiology in Pregnancy.- Diagnostic Testing in Pregnancy.- Prescribing in Pregnancy and Lactation.- Monitoring Fetal Well-Being in the Critical Care Setting.- Anesthetic Consideration in Pregnant Patients with Pulmonary Disorder.- Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy.- RestlessLeg Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder in Pregnancy.- Asthma in Pregnancy.- Active and Latent Tuberculosis in Pregnancy.- Pneumonia in the Pregnant Patient.- Chronic Pulmonary Disease and Pregnancy.- Neuromuscular and Chestwall Diseases in Pregnancy.- Pregnancy and the Cystic Fibrosis Patient.- Pulmonary Complications of Collagen Vascular Disease in Pregnancy.- Venous Thromboembolism in Pregnancy.- Pulmonary Hypertension in Pregnancy.

• ISBN: 978-1-934115-12-1
• Editorial: Humana
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 490
• Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés