Pulmonary emergencies - Steven A Sahn - książka wyd. 1982

Opis

The book provides an in‑depth overview of emergency presentations involving the lungs and thoracic structures. It emphasizes rapid assessment, pathophysiology, and evidence‑based intervention strategies. Key conditions discussed include:Pneumothorax — mechanisms, clinical signs, and urgent decompression techniques.

Pulmonary embolism — diagnostic challenges and acute management pathways.

Right‑sided heart failure secondary to pulmonary causes.

Acute exacerbations of chronic lung diseases, such as COPD and asthma.

Hemothorax and other pleural emergencies requiring immediate intervention.