Main description:

Now in a fully updated 9th Edition, Kendig's Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children, by Drs. Robert Wilmott, Andrew Bush, Robin Deterding, and Felix Ratjen, continues to provide authoritative, evidence-based information to residents, fellows, and practitioners in this wide-ranging specialty. Bringing key knowledge from global experts together in one easy-to-understand volume, it covers everything from the latest basic science and its relevance to today's clinical issues, to improving patient outcomes for the common and rare respiratory problems found in newborns and children worldwide.

Uses succinct, straightforward text, numerous tables and figures, summaries at the end of each chapter, and more than 500 full-color images to convey key information in an easy-to-digest manner.

Contains new chapters reflecting expanding knowledge on the respiratory complications of Down syndrome and other genetic disorders, modern molecular therapies for cystic fibrosis and asthma, and pulmonary embolism and thromboembolic disease.
Includes access to a new video library with demonstrations of key procedures.
Features a new templated format with more descriptive headings and bulleted text for quick reference and navigation.
Covers today's key issues, including the genetic basis of respiratory disease, new and emerging respiratory infections, interstitial lung diseases in infants and young children, technology and diagnostic techniques for pulmonary function tests, emerging lung infections, and new therapies for cystic fibrosis and asthma.
Provides up-to-date instruction on important procedures, such as bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing.
Highlights the knowledge and expertise of three new editors, as well as more than 100 world authorities in the fields of pediatrics, pulmonology, neurology, microbiology, cardiology, physiology, diagnostic imaging, critical care, otolaryngology, allergy, and surgery.

Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Contents:

Section 1: General Basic and Clinical Considerations

1. The History and Physical Examination

2. Molecular Determinants of Lung Morphogenesis

3. Basic Genetics and Epigenetics of Childhood Lung Disease

4. Environmental contributions to respiratory disease in children

5. The Surfactant System

6. The Structural and Physiologic Basis of Respiratory Disease

7. Biology and Assessment of Airway Inflammation

8. Lung Defenses: Intrinsic, Inate and adaptive

9. Bronchoscopy and Brochoalveolar Lavage in Pediatric Patients

10. Diagnostic Imaging of the Respiratory Tract

11. Pulmonary Function Tests in Infants and Preschool Children

12. Excercise and Lung Function in child health and disease

13. Integrating Patient reported outcomes into research and clinical practice

14. Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care

15. Long Term Consequences of Childhood Respiratory Disease

16. Drug Administration by inhalation in children

17. Physical Therapies in Pediatric Respiratory Disease

18. Congenital Lung Disease

19. Respiratory Disorders in the Newborn

20. Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

21. Children Dependent on Respiratory Technology

Section 2: Infections of the Lung

22. Microbiological Diagnosis of Respiratory Illness: Recent advances

23. Acute Infections that produce upper airway obstruction

24. Bronchiolitis

25. Pneumonia in Children

26. Bronchiectasis and Chronic Suppurative Lung Disease

27. Influenza

28. New and Emerging Infections of the Lung

29. Tuberculosis

30. Non -Tuberculosis Mycobacterial Disease

31. The Mycoses

32. Pertussis and Other Bordetella Infections of the Respiratory Tract

33. Toxocariasis, Hydatid Disease of the Lung, Strongyloidiasis, and Pulmonary Paragonimiasis

Section 3: Pulmonary Disease in the Intensive Care Unit

34. Principles of mechanical ventilation

35. Childhood Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

36. Pulmonary Edema

37. Respiratory Complications of Intensive Care

38. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

39. Pulmonary Disease Associated with Congenital Heart Disease

40. Lung Injury from Hydrocarbon Aspiration and Smoke Inhalation

41. Drowning

Section 4: Asthma

42. The Epidemiology of Asthma

43. The Immunopathogenesis of Asthma

44. Asthma in the Preschool Age Child

45. Wheezing in Older Children: Asthma

46. Severe Asthma

47. The Influence of Upper Airway Disease on the Lower Airway

48. Modern Molecular Therapies for Application in Managing Childhood Asthma

Section 5: Cystic Fibrosis

49. Genetics and Pathophysiology of Cystic Fibrosis

50. Diagnosis and Presentation of Cystic Fibrosis

51. Pulmonary Disease in Cystic Fibrosis

52. Non-Pulmonary Manifestations of Cystic Fibrosis

53. Modern Molecular Therapies for CF

Section 6: Interstitial Lung Disease

54. New Concepts in Children's Interstitial Lung Disease and Diffuse Lung Disease

55. Rare and new childhood Lung Disorders

56. Childhood Interstitial Lung Disease Disorders More Prevalent in Infancy

57. Lung Diseases Associated with Disruption of Pulmonary Surfactant Homeostasis

58. Pulmonary Involvement in the Systemic Diseases of Childhood

59. Lung Injury Caused by Pharmacologic Agents

Section 7: Miscellaneous Disorders of the Lung

60. Pulmonary Embolism And Thromboembolic Disease

61. Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage in Children

62. The Lung In Sickle Cell Disease

63. Primary Immunodeficiency: and Other Diseases with Immune Disregulation

64. Pulmonary Disease in the Immunosuppressed Pediatric Patient

65. Hypersentivity Pneumonitis and Eosinophilic Lung Diseases

66. Respiratory Disorders in HIV-Infected Children And Adolescents

67. Pediatric Lung Transplantation

68. Respiratory complication of Down Syndrome and other genetic syndromes

69. Air and Liquid in the Pleural Space

70. Atelectasis

71. Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

72. Chest Wall and Respiratory Muscle Disorders

73. Disorders of the Respiratory Tract caused by trauma

74. Tumors of the Chest

Section 8: The Aerodigestive Model

75. The Aerodigestive Model

76. Aspiration

77. Feeding Swallowing and Voice Disorders

78. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children with Complex Airway Disease

79. Laryngeal and Tracheal Airway Disorders

80. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and apparent life threatening events

81. Disorders of Breathing During Sleep