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Atlas of Emergency Procedures
Grading Key = outstanding; = good; = fair;
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Book Reviews
Type ofBook: A multiauthored comprehensive treatise that covers all aspects of bronchoscopy. Scope ofBook: The content of this book is encyclopedic; in-depth discussions of every conceivable facet of the art and science of bronchoscopy are provided. Contents: The list of 30 contributing authors includes many famous names from Mayo and elsewhere. The history of bronchoscopy is addressed first, and then several introductory chapters discuss types of bronchoscopes, equipment maintenance, the bronchoscopy suite, administration of anesthetics, and indications and contraindications. Individual chapters are devoted to specific techniques, such as bronchoscopic lung biopsy, bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchoscopic needle aspiration, laser bronchoscopy, brachytherapy, handling of specimens, and pediatric bronchoscopy. Several chapters address specific clinical problems, including pulmonary infections, hemoptysis, management of occult lung cancer, therapeutic bronchoscopy, removal of foreign bodies, tracheobronchial prostheses, thoracic surgical ramifications, and complications of bronchoscopy. Topics that are seldom addressed in a textbook are included, such as verification of bronchoscopic findings, teaching bronchoscopy, "optimal bronchoscopy," and "technical solutions to common problems in bronchoscopy." The unique cephalad "reversed" views are helpful. The last chapter is an 88-page atlas of bronchoscopic findings. Strengths: Clear in exposition, profusely illustrated, comprehensive, and authoritative, this work is "state of the art." The consistently high quality of the writing in each chapter is a tribute to tight editorial control. Each chapter has an extensive bibliography. The editor's expressed hope that "this book will become the standard reference on bronchoscopy" will undoubtedly be justified. We have not seen its like before. Deficiencies: Some readers, including myself, might take exception to certain statements or recommendations, but the messages, in general, are mainstream and sound. Recommended Audience: Bronchoscopists, whether experienced or inexperienced, including thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, otolaryngologists, and "intensivists." Every trainee in bronchoscopy should read this book. Overall Grading:
Peter A. Smars, M.D., Division ofEmergency Medical Services and Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota
Principles of Exercise Testing and Interpretation, 2nd ed, by Karlman Wasserman, James E. Hansen, Darryl Y. Sue, Brian J. Whipp, and Richard Casaburi, 479 pp, with illus, $59.50, Philadelphia, Lea & Febiger (telephone: 800-882-8532), 1994, ISBN 08121-1634-8
Glen A. Lillington, M.D., Divisions of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of California (Davis) School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, and Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
Mayo Clin Proc 1995; 70:201-204
* = poor.
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Type of Book: A dual-authored atlas and text that focuses on emergency procedures.
**** = excellent;
Scope of Book: This book is well illustrated and thoroughly describes common emergency department procedures. Contents: The authors have outlined in detail their particular approach to commonly performed emergency department procedures and techniques from "A to Z." This text is designed to be a reference source for commonly performed procedures in emergency and primary-care practices. It is not designed to be a comprehensive discussion but rather a quick resource for clinicians to use before procedures that may be unfamiliar. Indications and contraindications are discussed, followed by a step-by-step outline of the technique. Possible complications are addressed. Each technique is also well illustrated. Strengths: The stepwise outline of each technique and the outline of indications, contraindications, and complications facilitate a quick review before performance of an unfamiliar procedure. Deficiencies: Only one reference is alluded to and only in the preface. In addition, each procedure is outlined simply from the authors' viewpoint with no discussion of alternative approaches. Recommended Audience: The authors recommend this text for emergency and primary-care physicians, but interns, residents of various specialties, and medical students will find this book useful. Overall Grading:
Bronchoscopy, edited by Udaya B. S. Prakash, 547 pp, with illus, $190, New York, Raven Press (telephone: 212-930-9500), 1994, ISBN 0-7817-0095-7
Atlas of Emergency Procedures, by Susan M. Dunmire and Paul M. Paris, 219 pp, with illus, $65, Philadelphia, W. B. Saunders Company (telephone: 800-545-2522),1994, ISBN 0-7216-3682-9
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Type ofBook: A multiauthored (single working group) textbook of cardiopulmonary exercise testing methods and interpretation. Scope of Book: This text provides a thorough analysis of cardiopulmonary exercise testing and interpretation based on the Wasserman group method. Contents: The book begins with an overview of the benefits of and reasons for performing cardiopulmonary exercise testing; a welldone concise review of exercise physiology follows. The measurements performed during cardiopulmonary exercise testing are then discussed in detail relative to various pathophysiologic disorders that affect exercise tolerance. Protocols for exercise testing are reviewed, and normative data are presented. A schematic format for interpreting cardiopulmonary tests is provided and discussed. Finally, 79 individual cases are presented; these cover almost all uses of cardiopulmonary exercise testing, highlight its usefulness. and provide excellent practice for using the interpretive schema. Strengths: The book has a practical approach and avoids exhaustive literature review for its own sake. The cases presented are interesting and instructive. The book is well organized and logically sequenced. Reading this text would be a good leaming experience for anyone interested in exercise testing and exercise physiology. It is probably the most comprehensive and instructive book on the subject.
201
© 1995 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
For personal use. Mass reproduce only with permission from Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
***** ***
Book Reviews
Type ofBook: A multiauthored comprehensive treatise that covers all aspects of bronchoscopy. Scope ofBook: The content of this book is encyclopedic; in-depth discussions of every conceivable facet of the art and science of bronchoscopy are provided. Contents: The list of 30 contributing authors includes many famous names from Mayo and elsewhere. The history of bronchoscopy is addressed first, and then several introductory chapters discuss types of bronchoscopes, equipment maintenance, the bronchoscopy suite, administration of anesthetics, and indications and contraindications. Individual chapters are devoted to specific techniques, such as bronchoscopic lung biopsy, bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchoscopic needle aspiration, laser bronchoscopy, brachytherapy, handling of specimens, and pediatric bronchoscopy. Several chapters address specific clinical problems, including pulmonary infections, hemoptysis, management of occult lung cancer, therapeutic bronchoscopy, removal of foreign bodies, tracheobronchial prostheses, thoracic surgical ramifications, and complications of bronchoscopy. Topics that are seldom addressed in a textbook are included, such as verification of bronchoscopic findings, teaching bronchoscopy, "optimal bronchoscopy," and "technical solutions to common problems in bronchoscopy." The unique cephalad "reversed" views are helpful. The last chapter is an 88-page atlas of bronchoscopic findings. Strengths: Clear in exposition, profusely illustrated, comprehensive, and authoritative, this work is "state of the art." The consistently high quality of the writing in each chapter is a tribute to tight editorial control. Each chapter has an extensive bibliography. The editor's expressed hope that "this book will become the standard reference on bronchoscopy" will undoubtedly be justified. We have not seen its like before. Deficiencies: Some readers, including myself, might take exception to certain statements or recommendations, but the messages, in general, are mainstream and sound. Recommended Audience: Bronchoscopists, whether experienced or inexperienced, including thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, otolaryngologists, and "intensivists." Every trainee in bronchoscopy should read this book. Overall Grading:
Peter A. Smars, M.D., Division ofEmergency Medical Services and Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota
Principles of Exercise Testing and Interpretation, 2nd ed, by Karlman Wasserman, James E. Hansen, Darryl Y. Sue, Brian J. Whipp, and Richard Casaburi, 479 pp, with illus, $59.50, Philadelphia, Lea & Febiger (telephone: 800-882-8532), 1994, ISBN 08121-1634-8
Glen A. Lillington, M.D., Divisions of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of California (Davis) School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, and Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
Mayo Clin Proc 1995; 70:201-204
* = poor.
***
*****
Type of Book: A dual-authored atlas and text that focuses on emergency procedures.
**** = excellent;
Scope of Book: This book is well illustrated and thoroughly describes common emergency department procedures. Contents: The authors have outlined in detail their particular approach to commonly performed emergency department procedures and techniques from "A to Z." This text is designed to be a reference source for commonly performed procedures in emergency and primary-care practices. It is not designed to be a comprehensive discussion but rather a quick resource for clinicians to use before procedures that may be unfamiliar. Indications and contraindications are discussed, followed by a step-by-step outline of the technique. Possible complications are addressed. Each technique is also well illustrated. Strengths: The stepwise outline of each technique and the outline of indications, contraindications, and complications facilitate a quick review before performance of an unfamiliar procedure. Deficiencies: Only one reference is alluded to and only in the preface. In addition, each procedure is outlined simply from the authors' viewpoint with no discussion of alternative approaches. Recommended Audience: The authors recommend this text for emergency and primary-care physicians, but interns, residents of various specialties, and medical students will find this book useful. Overall Grading:
Bronchoscopy, edited by Udaya B. S. Prakash, 547 pp, with illus, $190, New York, Raven Press (telephone: 212-930-9500), 1994, ISBN 0-7817-0095-7
Atlas of Emergency Procedures, by Susan M. Dunmire and Paul M. Paris, 219 pp, with illus, $65, Philadelphia, W. B. Saunders Company (telephone: 800-545-2522),1994, ISBN 0-7216-3682-9
**
Type ofBook: A multiauthored (single working group) textbook of cardiopulmonary exercise testing methods and interpretation. Scope of Book: This text provides a thorough analysis of cardiopulmonary exercise testing and interpretation based on the Wasserman group method. Contents: The book begins with an overview of the benefits of and reasons for performing cardiopulmonary exercise testing; a welldone concise review of exercise physiology follows. The measurements performed during cardiopulmonary exercise testing are then discussed in detail relative to various pathophysiologic disorders that affect exercise tolerance. Protocols for exercise testing are reviewed, and normative data are presented. A schematic format for interpreting cardiopulmonary tests is provided and discussed. Finally, 79 individual cases are presented; these cover almost all uses of cardiopulmonary exercise testing, highlight its usefulness. and provide excellent practice for using the interpretive schema. Strengths: The book has a practical approach and avoids exhaustive literature review for its own sake. The cases presented are interesting and instructive. The book is well organized and logically sequenced. Reading this text would be a good leaming experience for anyone interested in exercise testing and exercise physiology. It is probably the most comprehensive and instructive book on the subject.
201
© 1995 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
For personal use. Mass reproduce only with permission from Mayo Clinic Proceedings.