CHEST Guidelines-Table-of-Contents

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This publication of CHEST features a comprehensive collection of articles, editorials, research studies, guidelines, and expert opinions related to pulmonary, cardiovascular, and critical care medicine. The editorial section discusses the heterogeneity in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and the possibility of improving lymph node classification in lung cancer staging. It also examines the implications of low pulse oximetry readings.<br /><br />The Point and Counterpoint section presents a debate on the routine use of inhaled antibiotic therapy for bacterial lower respiratory tract infections in ICU settings, with arguments for and against presented by experts.<br /><br />A feature on Professor James C. Hogg highlights his contributions to chest medicine. Commentary in the publication discusses the Pulmonary Hypertension Care Center Network's role in improving care and outcomes in pulmonary hypertension.<br /><br />Original research includes a study on clinical predictors of hospital mortality in direct versus indirect ARDS, analysis of high-flow nasal cannula use in respiratory failure, discussions on lymph node classification in lung cancer, and systematic reviews on CPAP and mandibular advancement devices' effects on quality of life in obstructive sleep apnea patients.<br /><br />Further studies explore short-term oxygen therapy effects in COPD patients, perceived discrimination impact on asthma outcomes in minority youth, and the improvement in cough-specific quality of life in patients with scleroderma-related interstitial lung disease. <br /><br />The TRANSLATING BASIC RESEARCH INTO CLINICAL PRACTICE section discusses advances in immunotherapy for lung malignancies, while other sections cover sepsis identification, right atrial pressure in critically ill patients, and control of ventilation.<br /><br />The publication addresses issues in practice management, including defining specialists' roles in value-based health care. Online exclusives and correspondence sections provide additional studies and expert insights into various aspects of pulmonary diseases and treatments.

Keywords

pulmonary medicine

cardiovascular care

critical care

ARDS

lung cancer staging

inhaled antibiotic therapy

pulmonary hypertension

obstructive sleep apnea

COPD

immunotherapy