The Biology of Asthma
SECTION 9 Asthma CHAPTER 44 The Biology of Asthma Matthew C. BellWilliam W. Busse Asthma is characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing, which vary in severity and frequency…
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Sleepiness
CHAPTER 102 Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Sleepiness Mithu SenMeir H. Kryger Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is a common problem affecting large segments of the general population. Although estimates depend…
Management of Neuromuscular Respiratory Muscle Dysfunction
CHAPTER 85 Management of Neuromuscular Respiratory Muscle Dysfunction John R. Bach INTRODUCTION Patients with ventilatory impairment due to ventilatory muscle dysfunction are often evaluated and managed according to practices developed…
The Eosinophilic Pneumonias
CHAPTER 71 The Eosinophilic Pneumonias Carolyn L. Rochester INTRODUCTION The association between pulmonary infiltrates and eosinophilia was first identified by Loeffler in 1932. It is now recognized that the eosinophilic…
Healthcare-Acquired Pneumonia, Including Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
CHAPTER 129 Healthcare-Acquired Pneumonia, Including Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Anthony F. BoyerMarin H. Kollef INTRODUCTION Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) impose a significant economic and clinical burden on healthcare systems. The burden is magnified…
Early Mobilization of Patients in the ICU
CHAPTER 151 Early Mobilization of Patients in the ICU William D. Schweickert INTRODUCTION Improvements in diagnosis and resuscitation of critically ill patients have prompted investigation into the burden of “survivorship.”1–5…
