Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia is a book in which chapters are authored and the same topics discussed by North American and European experts. This approach provides a unique opportunity to view the different perspectives and points of view on this subject. Severe CAP is a common clinical problem encountered in the ICU setting. This book reviews topics concerning the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of SCAP. The discussions on the role of alcohol in severe CAP and adjunctive therapies are important topics that further our understanding of this severe respiratory infection.

This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine focuses on Viral and Atypical Pneumonia. Editors Charles Dela Cruz and Richard Wunderlink have assembled an expert team of authors on topics such as: Epidemiology of Viral Pneumonia; Diagnostic Testing for Viral and Atypical Infections;Lung Microbiome: Atypical Infections and Viruses; RSV Pneumonia in the Young and Old;Viral infections in Chronic Lung Diseases; Viral Pneumonia and ARDS;Viruses in the Immunocompromised; Atypical Bacterial Pneumonia; Other Community Respiratory Viruses; Pandemic Viruses; Epidemic and Emerging Coronaviruses; Post-Viral Complications; Antiviral Treatments; and Vaccines in the Prevention of Viral Pneumonia.

"In print, online, or on your mobile device, Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Disease provides the comprehensive and actionable coverage you need to understand, diagnose, and manage the ever-changing, high-risk clinical problems caused by infectious diseases in children and adolescents. With new chapters, expanded and updated coverage, and increased worldwide perspectives, this authoritative medical reference offers the latest need-to-know information in an easily-accessible, high-yield format for quick answers and fast, effective intervention!"--Publisher's website.

This open access book focuses on diagnostic and interventional imaging of the chest, breast, heart, and vessels. It consists of a remarkable collection of contributions authored by internationally respected experts, featuring the most recent diagnostic developments and technological advances with a highly didactical approach. The chapters are disease-oriented and cover all the relevant imaging modalities, including standard radiography, CT, nuclear medicine with PET, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as imaging-guided interventions. As such, it presents a comprehensive review of current knowledge on imaging of the heart and chest, as well as thoracic interventions and a selection of "hot topics". The book is intended for radiologists, however, it is also of interest to clinicians in oncology, cardiology, and pulmonology.

Now in paperback, the second edition of the Oxford Textbook of Critical Care is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary text covering all aspects of adult intensive care management. Uniquely this text takes a problem-orientated approach providing a key resource for daily clinical issues in the intensive care unit. The text is organized into short topics allowing readers to rapidly access authoritative information on specific clinical problems. Each topic refers to basic physiological principles and provides up-to-date treatment advice supported by references to the most vital literature. Where international differences exist in clinical practice, authors cover alternative views. Key messages summarise each topic in order to aid quick review and decision making. Edited and written by an international group of recognized experts from many disciplines, the second edition of the Oxford Textbook of Critical Careprovides an up-to-date reference that is relevant for intensive care units and emergency departments globally. This volume is the definitive text for all health care providers, including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other allied health professionals who take care of critically ill patients.

This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest edited by Drs. Sidney S. Braman and Gwen S. Skloot, is devoted to Pulmonary Disease in the Aging Patient. Articles in this issue include: The Effects of Aging on Lung Structure and Function; Immunosenescence and the Lungs; Epidemiology of Lung Disease in the Elderly; The Evaluation of Dyspnea in the Elderly; Asthma in the Elderly; COPD in the Elderly Patient; Pulmonary Vascular Diseases in the Elderly; Granulomatous Lung Diseases in the Elderly; Lung Cancer in the Older Patient; Sleep Disorders in the Elderly; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in the Older Patient; and Co-morbidities of Lung Disease in the Elderly.

This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine is Guest Edited by Kristina Crothers, MD from the University of Washington and will focus on HIV and Respiratory Disease. Article topics include Abnormalities in Host Defense, Antiretroviral Therapy and Lung Immunology, HIV associated Pneumonia, HIV associated Tuberculosis, HIV associated lung malignancies, and HIV associated COPD.

With an emphasis on practical diagnostic problem solving, Pathology of the Lungs, 3rd Edition provides the pulmonary pathologist and the general surgical pathologist with an accessible, comprehensive guide to the recognition and interpretation of common and rare neoplastic and non-neoplastic lung conditions. The text is written by two authors and covers all topics in a consistent manner without the redundancies or lapses that are common in multi-authored texts. The text is lavishly illustrated with the highest quality illustrations which accurately depict the histologic, immunohistochemical and cytologic findings under consideration and it is supplemented throughout with practical tips and advice from two internationally respected experts. The user-friendly design and format allows rapid access to essential information and the incorporation throughout of relevant clinical and radiographic information makes it a complete diagnostic resource inside the reporting room. Approximately 1,000 high quality full color illustrations.Provides the user with a complete visual guide to each specimen and assists in the recognition and diagnosis of any slide looked at under the microscope. Comprehensive coverage of both common and rare lung diseases and disorders. One stop consultation resource for the reporting room or study, no need to go further to get questions answered. Clinical background and ancillary radiographs incorporated throughout.Provides the user with all of the necessary diagnostic tools to make a complete and accurate pathologic report. Practical advice and tips from two of the world’s recognized experts. Provides the trainee and general surgical pathologist with time saving diagnostic clues when dealing with difficult specimens. Consistent and uniform approach incorporated for each disease and disorder (Etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, pathologic features, differential diagnosis) User-friendly format enables quick and easy navigation to the key information required. Extensive use of summary tables, charts and graphs throughout the text. Helps simplify and clarify complex concepts and facilitates “at a glance comparisons between entities. Extensive reference list highlights landmark articles as well as including most up-to-date citations. Directs the trainee and practitioner to the most recent and authoritative sources for further reading and investigation

This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine focuses on Pulmonary Complications of Non-Pulmonary Malignancy. Editors Guang-Shing Cheng and Jennifer Possick have assembled an expert team of authors on topics such as: Pulmonary manifestations of non-pulmonary solid malgnancies; Pulmonary manifestations of leukemia and lymphoma; Radiation pneumonitis; Toxicities from conventional chemotherapy; Toxicities from novel targeted therapies; Bacterial pneumonia; Fungal pneumonia; Viral pneumonia; IPS and other early onset non-infectious pulmonary syndromes; Pulmonary GVHD and other late-onset non-infectious pulmonary syndromes; Pulmonary function and pre-transplant risk assessment; Diagnostic Evaluation of Pulmonary Abnormalities in Hematologic Malignancy and HCT; Acute respiratory failure in patients with non-pulmonary malignancy; Critical care prognosis and outcomes in patients with non-pulmonary malignancy; and Palliative and end-of-life care.

This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, edited by Dr. Michael Niederman, focuses on Pneumonia, with topics including: Inflammation and Pneumonia; The Lung Microbiome's Role in Pneumonia; Biomarkers for the Management of Pneumonia; Influenza and Viral Pneumonia; Guidelines to Manage Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP); Vaccines to Prevent CAP; Adjunctive Therapies for CAP; Healthcare Associated Pneumonia; Rapid Diagnostic Methods for Pneumonia; Airway Devices in VAP Pathogenesis and Prevention; Management of VAP; Distinguishing Ventilator-Associated Tracheobronchitis from VAP; Practical Approaches to VAP Prevention; Optimizing Antibiotic Administration for Pneumonia; New Antibiotics for Pneumonia; and Personalized Approach to Pneumonia Management.