Download or read book Manual of Lung Transplant Medical Care written by Marshall I. Hertz and published by Fairview Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the optimal procedures to follow in the care of the lung transplant patient - beginning prior to the time of first referral and continuing through the rest of the patient's post-operative life.
Download or read book The Lung Transplantation Handbook written by Karen A. Couture and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lung Transplantation Handbook (Second Edition), originally published under the title Things You Should Know About Lung Transplantation: Before, During and After has now been updated and expanded in this, the second edition.
Download or read book Complete Guide to Lung Transplant written by Dr Bruno Horan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-07-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you or a loved one facing the daunting prospect of a lung transplant? Do you want to fully understand the intricacies of this life-saving procedure? Are you searching for comprehensive information to prepare for every step of the lung transplant journey? Do you want expert insights to help you make informed decisions about your health and future? "Complete Guide to Lung Transplant" is your ultimate resource for navigating the complex world of lung transplants. This meticulously crafted guide covers every aspect of the lung transplant process, ensuring you are well-informed, prepared, and confident as you embark on this critical journey. Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or medical professional, this book provides the in-depth knowledge and practical advice you need to understand and manage each phase of the lung transplant experience. Detailed Highlights: Understanding Lung Transplants: Comprehensive overview of lung transplant procedures. Types of lung transplants: single, double, and heart-lung transplants. Indications for lung transplantation: conditions and diseases leading to the need for a transplant. Preparation for Surgery: Detailed steps for pre-transplant evaluation and testing. Criteria for selecting suitable candidates. Psychological and emotional preparation for patients and families. Finding a Donor: Understanding the organ donation process. How donor organs are matched with recipients. The importance of organ donation and how to become a donor. The Transplant Procedure: Step-by-step guide to the lung transplant surgery. Risks and potential complications during and after surgery. Recovery and rehabilitation process post-surgery. Post-Transplant Care: Medications and their management to prevent rejection. Monitoring for signs of rejection and infection. Long-term care and lifestyle changes to ensure transplant success. Living with a Transplant: Adapting to life after a lung transplant. Physical therapy and exercise regimens. Nutrition and diet considerations for transplant recipients. Emotional and Psychological Support: Coping strategies for patients and their families. Support groups and resources for ongoing assistance. Importance of mental health and emotional well-being. Children and Lung Transplants: Special considerations for pediatric lung transplants. Managing childhood illnesses and conditions leading to transplantation. Support for families with young transplant recipients. Advances in Lung Transplantation: Latest research and innovations in the field of lung transplants. Future prospects and emerging technologies. Case studies and success stories from recent transplants. Why Choose "Complete Guide to Lung Transplant"? This book is not just a guide; it's a lifeline for anyone involved in the lung transplant process. With its keyword-focused content, it ensures maximum discoverability and relevance for readers searching for reliable information on lung transplants. Each chapter is designed to provide actionable insights and expert advice, making this book an indispensable resource for navigating the complexities of lung transplants. Don't wait! Make "Complete Guide to Lung Transplant" your essential companion today. Empower yourself with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and embrace a new lease on life with confidence and peace of mind
Download or read book Lung Transplantation written by Ganesh Raghu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-07-28 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details all aspects of lung transplantation and equips the general pulmonologist/physician with the necessary tools and knowledge to assist patients with the preparation for and care post lung transplantation. Written by global experts, chapters present general principles and history; indications and eligibility for lung transplantation, including screening for COPD, cystic fibrosis, scleroderma, Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension; approach to and complications of lung transplantation, such as prognostic markers, radiological approach, and immunology and rejection; and medical and surgical guidelines for lung transplantation. The goal of lung transplantation is to increase survival and to provide a greater quality of life for patients with untreatable end-stage lung disease and this book serves to best prepare clinicians in achieving that goal. Lung Transplantation: Evolving knowledge and New horizons offers valuable insights into this modality and is an authoritative resource for multidisciplinary services that include experts in pulmonary diseases, critical care, cardiology, thoracic surgery, infection diseases, internal medicine, radiology , immunology, nephrology, rehabilitation, psychology /psychiatry, nurses, social workers and nutritionists.
Download or read book The Stanford Manual of Cardiopulmonary Transplantation written by Julian Smith and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1996-08-13 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is an up to date, comprehensive review of the practical day to day management of heart and lung transplant patients, from the time of their initial referral through to their post-transplant rehabilitation. The surgical and management strategies are presented in a clear, precise manner for an easily retrievable format. Several talented and dedicated medical professionals combined their efforts to solve the difficult clinical problems of cardiopulmonary transplantation. Many of the methods described in this book were pioneered at Stanford University School of Medicine and have since achieved universal acceptance. This manual is based on more than 25 years of clinical experience and is deliberately didactic in places to give the reader a very clear picture of what is involved with a given topic. The outstanding illustrations created by the Visual Arts Service at Stanford University greatly enhance the text.
Download or read book Lung Transplantation written by Wickii Vigneswaran and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 717 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lung Transplantation: Principles and Practice covers the current practice in donor and recipient management as well as current treatment strategies and outcomes. With 39 chapters from international experts in the field, the book is divided into four broad sections: General Topics, Donor Management, Recipient Management and Outcome, and the Future o
Download or read book I Call My New Lung Tina written by Shirley E. Jewett and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one ever wants to hear that they have a disease, especially one as fatal as severe pulmonary hypertension. This book takes readers through Shirley Jewett's experience, providing insight into the ways patients can take responsibility for their health and medical treatments. It is far more than a feel good book about one woman's journey to the other side of a death sentence. It is an instructional manual of survival. Click here to read about Taking Flight: Inspirational Stories In Lung Transplantation compiled by Joanne Schum Click here to read about The Lung Transplantation Handbook (Second Edition): A Guide For Patients by Karen A. Couture
Download or read book Cardiac Transplantation written by Niloo M. Edwards and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2004-02-26 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading physicians summarize in this easy-to-use and eminently practical handbook the day-to-day management of transplant donors and recipients at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. Topics covered range from surgical techniques, pathology, and immunosuppression, to posttransplant management, pediatric heart transplantation, surgical alternatives, and mechanical circulatory assistance as a bridge to transplantation. The authors also discuss congenital transplant techniques, state-of-the-art perioperative management techniques and protocols, and UNOS regulation and nurse coordination.
Download or read book Essentials in Lung Transplantation written by Allan R. Glanville and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-08-30 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a clear and concise summary of the clinical tenets of lung transplantation with an update on recent developments in the field. It examines the operational principles which underpin successful lung transplantation and shows how an evidenced based approach combined with wisdom borne of experience leads to better outcomes in day-to-day management. Focused on simplicity and elegance of style with ample visual images, this book provides a unique overview of trends and strategies for the best outcomes in lung transplantation. Approachable and easily digested, this book will be a go-to resource for professionals seeking a succinct and well-illustrated guide to this growing area of surgical transplantation.
Download or read book Organ Transplantation written by Barbara A. Helene Williams and published by Churchill Livingstone. This book was released on 1991 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Practical Manual of Abdominal Organ Transplantation written by Cosme Manzarbeitia and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-12-27 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abdominal organ transplantation, specifically liver, kidney and pancreatic transplantation, has experienced a tremendous growth over the last two decades. With this growth comes a need for a general, standardized introduction for those healthcare professionals involved with this branch of medicine. This manual is a readily-available, concise reference for the professional involved in the field of abdominal organ transplantation as well as the lay person. The Practical Manual of Abdominal Organ Transplantation covers the latest developments in organ procurement and transplantation as well as newer approaches to the organ shortage and the increasing use of liver donation. This practical manual serves as an invaluable tool for those in the medical profession, whether a student, resident or practitioner, working with abdominal organ transplantation and its effects on their patients. This manual includes concise and directed topics covering: - end-stage abdominal organ disease;
Download or read book Contemporary Lung Transplantation written by Alessandro Bertani and published by Springer. This book was released on 2024-11-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lung transplantation is a successful therapeutic option for patients with end-stage respiratory failure. Although the clinical outcomes of this procedure have been constantly improving, yet the care of patients undergoing lung transplantation is still a striking challenge for the entire team involved in the process. The complexity of a clinical lung transplant program requires a trained, multi-specialist team and a continuing technical update. Technology provides exciting new opportunities for the improvement of clinical outcomes. This text provides a comprehensive, practical and up-to-date insight into clinical lung transplantation. It moves along the pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases of transplantation. It explores the most relevant surgical, medical and immunological concepts of this field. The contents focusses not only on the technical, scientific and medical aspects of lung transplantation, but also on the administrative, regulatory and nursing topics of running a lung transplant program. Rather than presenting purely theoretical chapters, the text sets the focus on clinical dilemmas and practical issues involving all the professionals who actively run a lung transplant program. The reader will be able to access the book for reference on any topic related to clinical care in lung transplantation. This text is intended as a practical resource for surgeons, physicians and health professionals involved in lung transplantation or in setting up a lung transplant program. All chapters are written by experts in their fields and will include the most up to date scientific and clinical information. The overall intent of this publication is to assist the health care provider in all the daily aspects of lung transplantation and to offer a modern, practical source of suggestions and answers.
Download or read book The Washington Manual of Heart Failure and Transplantation written by Jonathan D. Moreno and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2024-09-12 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new volume in the popular Washington Manual® handbook series, The Washington Manual® Heart Failure and Transplantationprovides concise, high-yield content that reflects today’s fast-changing advances in the field. Edited by Drs. Jonathan D. Moreno and Benjamin J. Kopecky, and written by teams from Washington University, this practical handbook focuses on the essential information you need to know, using a brief, bulleted format, along with numerous figures, tables, algorithms, and images throughout. In one convenient, portable resource, you’ll find complete coverage of heart failure pathophysiology and clinical management spanning both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings—all at your fingertips for quick review and reference.
Download or read book Manual of Clinical Problems in Pulmonary Medicine written by Richard A. Bordow and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2005 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thoroughly revised, updated Sixth Edition of this Spiral® Manual is a complete, convenient, practical guide to diagnosis and management of pulmonary disorders. A new chapter on terrorism and disaster medicine has been added and new contributors have rewritten the chapters on preoperative pulmonary evaluation, aspiration pneumonia, the lung in immunocompromised hosts, staphylococcal and streptococcal pneumonias, anaerobic pulmonary infections, histoplasmosis, Aspergillus lung disease, neuromuscular diseases and spinal cord injury, pulmonary complications in burn patients, sarcoidosis, and Goodpasture's syndrome. Other chapters have been revised to incorporate recent American Thoracic Society recommendations on end-of-life care, exercise testing, tobacco control, and other concerns.
Download or read book Manual of Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplantation written by Joseph H. Antin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-10-17 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fully revised second edition is a practical manual for all members of the stem cell and bone marrow transplant team.
Download or read book Textbook of Critical Care written by Mitchell P. Fink and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new multimedia e-dition package includes the book and CD-ROM plus access to the continuously updated website! The website (http://www.criticalcaretext.com) also offers links to important websites, calculators, the full text online, and all the illustrations--downloadable for presentations. A completely new editorial team presents the radical revision to this leading critical care text, previously edited by Shoemaker et al. Today's best coverage of both adult and pediatric critical care, with contributions from an impressive roster of world experts. In addition to numerous new chapters and many extensively rewritten ones, it features a completely new section on commonly encountered problems and a new, more user-friendly organization. Covers both adult and pediatric critical care. Features the authority of the top names in critical care from around the world, including an outstanding new editorial team as well as authors who are among the most highly respected researchers, instructors, and clinicians in the field. Offers a brand-new section that provides quick access to practical guidance on the problems most frequently encountered in the ICU. Explores hot new topics such as Inter- and Intra-Hospital Transport, Disaster Medicine for the ICU Physician, and Teaching Critical Care. Provides a new, more user-friendly organization. Presents only the most essential references within the text, with the rest provided on the enclosed CD-ROM. Is available in a multimedia package that combines the book with access to a fully searchable, continuously updated web site!. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be discontinued.
Download or read book The European Blood and Marrow Transplantation Textbook for Nurses written by Michelle Kenyon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-03-14 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This textbook, endorsed by the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT), provides adult and paediatric nurses with a full and informative guide covering all aspects of transplant nursing, from basic principles to advanced concepts. It takes the reader on a journey through the history of transplant nursing, including essential and progressive elements to help nurses improve their knowledge and benefit the patient experience, as well as a comprehensive introduction to research and auditing methods. This new volume specifically intended for nurses, complements the ESH-EBMT reference title, a popular educational resource originally developed in 2003 for physicians to accompany an annual training course also serving as an educational tool in its own right. This title is designed to develop the knowledge of nurses in transplantation. It is the first book of its kind specifically targeted at nurses in this specialist field and acknowledges the valuable contribution that nursing makes in this area. This volume presents information that is essential for the education of nurses new to transplantation, while also offering a valuable resource for more experienced nurses who wish to update their knowledge.
