Product Description

Univ. of California, San Diego. Brandon/Hill Allied Health selection (#386). Text provides a concise and updated account of respiratory function in the diseased lung. Includes the pathogenesis of asthma, emphysema, and pulmonary edema; cystic fibrosis; and mechanical ventilation. For second-year and after medical students. Previous edition: c1998. Softcover.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #808391 in Books
• Published on: 2003-03-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 205 pages

Customer Reviews

Must have for Pulmonary Pathophysiology
This book is very concise and covers all of the necessary information for a Pulmonary Disease course. Also worthy of mention is the fact that is is the top selling book in the field in it's category. I find it perfect for a Respiratory Therapist, Medical Student, or Physician's Assistant due to the easy to learn format and clear writing style of the author. Also, rumor has it that West is coming out with a combined Pathophysiology and Physiology for Pulmonary that should be well done as well.

M.Ubaghs
In his books Dr West does a great job teaching basic Respiratory Physiology and Respiratory Physiopathology.The easy-to-read texts will be very helpfull to medical studends in their first years and for USLME review.

poorly explained, confusing, and misleading
This is not a good text. There is too little information and explanation for the concepts. In addition, the back of the book claims that the questions are in USMLE format and that explanations are provided, but that is simply a lie. There are no explanations. Compared to physiology texts such as those by Costanzo or Lilly, this book is very weak.