The Oxford Handbook of Respiratory Nursing offers the reader a systematic account of the main respiratory diseases found in adults, and covers assessment, diagnosis, and nursing management of these diseases. It also covers pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, and discusses the role of the multidisciplinary respiratory team. The book highlights the multiple needs of respiratory patients and addresses not only the physical needs but also covers the psychosocial needs, including their palliative and end of life issues. The book includes many illustrations and diagrams to guide the reader. It also contains references to national and international disease specific guidelines and patient and health professional charities and help lines. The book is clearly laid out, and written in easily readable note-based style. Blank pages are included for the reader, so that individual notes, observations, and local protocols can be included, thereby individualizing the handbook. All this is available in a handy, pocket-sized book with hard-wearing plastic covers. Written by practising nurses and subject experts, the Oxford Handbook of Respiratory Nursing is a unique and invaluable companion for novice and experienced practitioners, and for all health care professionals who are involved in the care of respiratory patients in all settings.

1. Introduction: Overview, epidemiology, causes and costs 2. Why work in respiratory nursing? 3. Anatomy and physiology 4. Respiratory assessment 5. Respiratory investigations 6. Acute respiratory distress syndrome 7. Asthma and allergies 8. Bronchiectasis 9. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 10. Cystic fibrosis 11. Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease (Interstitial lung disease ) 12. Lung cancer and mesothelioma 13. Obstructive sleep apnoea 14. Oxygen therapy 15. Pharmacology and nurse prescribing 16. Pleural effusion 17. Pneumonia 18. Pneumothorax 19. Pulmonary embolus 20. Pulmonary hypertension 21. Respiratory failure (NIPPV) 22. Tuberculosis 23. Palliative care 24. Pulmonary rehabilitation 25. Public health 26. Sex, sexuality and breathlessness 27. Multidisciplinary team and specific respiratory nursing roles 28. Flying, altitude and diving