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Chapters: Pulmonary Contusion, Tracheobronchial Injury, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumothorax, Pulmonary Laceration, Diaphragmatic Rupture, Commotio Cordis, Sternal Fracture, Cardiac Tamponade, Scapular Fracture, Traumatic Aortic Rupture, Myocardial Rupture, Flail Chest, Hemothorax, Rib Fracture, Hemopneumothorax, Thoracic Aorta Injury, Pneumatocele, Pulmonary Hematoma, Hamman's Syndrome, Traumatic Arrest. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 130. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: A pulmonary contusion (or lung contusion) is a contusion (bruise) of the lung, caused by chest trauma. As a result of damage to capillaries, blood and other fluids accumulate in the lung tissue. The excess fluid interferes with gas exchange, potentially leading to inadequate oxygen levels (hypoxia). Unlike pulmonary laceration, another type of lung injury, pulmonary contusion does not involve a cut or tear of the lung tissue. A pulmonary contusion is usually caused directly by blunt trauma but can also result from explosion injuries or a shock wave associated with penetrating trauma. With the use of explosives during World Wars I and II, pulmonary contusion resulting from blasts gained recognition. In the 1960s its occurrence in civilians began to receive wider recognition, in which cases it is usually caused by traffic accidents. The use of seat belts and airbags reduces the risk to vehicle occupants. Diagnosis is made by studying the cause of the injury, physical examination and chest radiography. Typical signs and symptoms include direct effects of the physical trauma, such as chest pain and coughing up blood, as well as signs that the body is not receiving enough oxygen, such as cyanosis. The contusion frequently heals on its own with supportive care. Often nothing more than supplemental oxygen and close ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=16996257 ... Read more

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Title: NETT Results: No Surprises.(National Emphysema Treatment Trial)
Author: Stephen S. Lefrak
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 15, 2001
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 34Issue: 18Page: 9

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Title: Body Weight and Other Factors Affecting Success in Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Individuals with Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis.
Author: Laurie Whitsel
Publication: Palaestra (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2000
Publisher: Challenge Publications Limited
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This digital document is an article from Medical Update, published by Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc. on February 1, 1990. The length of the article is 429 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Genetic therapy for hereditary emphysema.
Publication: Medical Update (Newsletter)
Date: February 1, 1990
Publisher: Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc.
Volume: v13Issue: n8Page: p4(1)

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The Epidemiology, Clinical features and Natural History of Emphysema; The National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT); 'Rationale and Experience for Staged Lung Volume Reduction Surgery' Rationale and Experience for Staged Lung Volume Reduction Surgery; Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Non-Heterogenous Emphysema; Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Alpha-1-Antripsin Emphysema; Concomitant Lung Cancer Resection and Lung Volume Reduction Surgery; Concomitant Cardiac Surgery and Lung Volume Reduction Surgery; Decision Making in the Management of Secondary Pneumothorax in Patients with Severe Emphysema; Intraoperative and Postoperative Management of Pulmonary Alveolar Air Leaks in Thoracic Surgery; Airway Bypass Treatment of Severe Homogenous Emphysema; Treatment of Heterogenous Emphysema Using The Spiration IBV Intrabronchial Valves; Treatment of Heterogenous Emphysema Using The Emphasys Zephyr EBV Endobronchial Valves; Update on Donor Assessment, Resuscitation and Acceptance Criteria; Update on Lung Transplantation for End Stage Emphysema ... Read more

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Chapters: Freckle, Tattoo, Chronic Wound, Sunburn, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Solar Urticaria, Radiation Burn, Light Sensitivity, Bedsore, Frostbite, Blister, Callus, Miliaria, Acrocyanosis, Vibration White Finger, Abrasion, Trench Foot, Phytophotodermatitis, Chilblains, Radiation Cancer, Polymorphous Light Eruption, Dermatosis Neglecta, Brachioradial Pruritis, Cauliflower Ear, Erythema Ab Igne, Jogger's Nipple, Radiation Dermatitis, Actinic Prurigo, Chemical Burn, Acute Radiodermatitis, Windburn, Chronic Radiodermatitis, Friction Burn, Sclerosing Lipogranuloma, Chronic Actinic Dermatitis, Black Heel and Palm, Erythrocyanosis Crurum, Warm Water Immersion Foot, Painful Fat Herniation, Tropical Immersion Foot, Kangri Ulcer, Friction Blister, Traumatic Panniculitis, Fracture Blister, Tropical Anhidrotic Asthenia, Miliaria Profunda, Smoke Burn, Favre-racouchot Syndrome, Carbon Stain, Turf Toe, Photoaging, Photodermatosis, Edema Blister, Surfer's Knots, Silica Granuloma, Sclerosing Lymphangiitis, Tennis Toe, Zirconium Granuloma, Delayed Blister, Occlusion Miliaria, Postmiliarial Hypohidrosis, Eosinophilic, Polymorphic, and Pruritic Eruption Associated With Radiotherapy, Weathering Nodule of Ear, Phototoxic Tar Dermatitis, Miliaria Crystalline, Photosensitivity With Hiv Infection, Miliaria Pustulosa, Pseudoverrucous Papules and Nodules, Puva-Induced Acrobullous Dermatosis, Runner's Rump, Peat Fire Cancer, Beryllium Granuloma, Narcotic Dermopathy, Kang Cancer, Uv-Sensitive Syndrome, Soot Tattoo, Solar Erythema, Uranium Dermatosis, Silicone Granuloma, Immersion Foot Syndromes, Follicular Hyperkeratosis, Equestrian Perniosis, Kairo Cancer, Mercury Granuloma, Colloid Milium, Sucking Blister, Slap Mark, Coma Blister, Hydroa Vacciniforme, Coral Cut, Skin Pop Scar, Skin Track, Mammillaria, Paraffinoma, Paddy-Field Foot, Ephelis, Traumatic Asphyxia, Actinic Reticuloid, Chronic Photosensitivity Dermatitis, Persistent Light Reactivity, Photosen...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=30555 ... Read more

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Title: LVRS can be beneficial for some high-risk emphysema patients: retrospective study.(lung volume reduction surgery)(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Diana Mahoney
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 15, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 36Issue: 14Page: 12(1)

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by Thomson Gale on December 15, 2006. The length of the article is 1006 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Bronchoscopic procedures tested in emphysema.(Pulmonary Medicine)
Author: Bruce Jancin
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 15, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 39Issue: 24Page: 16(2)

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The MediFocus Guidebook on Emphysema is the most comprehensive, up-to-date source of information available. You will get answers to your questions, including risk factors of Emphysema, standard and alternative treatment options, leading doctors, hospitals and medical centers that specialize in Emphysema, results of the latest clinical trials, support groups and additional resources, and promising new treatments on the horizon. This one of a kind Guidebook offers answers to your critical health questions including the latest treatments, clinical trials, and expert research; high quality, professional level information you can trust and understand culled from the latest peer-reviewed journals; and a unique resource to find leading experts, institutions, and support organizations including contact information and hyperlinks. This Guidebook was updated on September 17, 2010. ... Read more

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Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) has become an accepted therapeutic option to relieve symptoms of selected patients with severe emphysema. In a majority of these, it causes objective as well as subjective functional improvement. A proper understanding of the physiological determinants underlying these beneficial effects appears very important in order to better select patients for the procedure which is currently largely done on an empirical basis. Contents of this doctoral dissertation include: Physiological basis of improvement after lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema; Pathophysiology of elastase-induced-emphysema in hamsters, general methodology of experimental studies, Lung volume reduction surgery does not improve diaphragmatic contractile properties or atrophy in hamsters with elastase-induced emphysema; Diaphragm molecular biology in emphysematous and LVRS-treated hamsters, Effects of lung volume reduction surgery on respiratory mechanics in hamsters with elastase-induced emphysema; Effect of elastase-induced emphysema and lung volume reduction surgery on the resting breathing pattern in hamsters; General Conclusions. ... Read more

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