Publications

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Pulmonary Function and Exercise Testing

• Guidelines for the Clinical Uses of Spirometry (1998; v.2008)
• Pulmonary Function Testing - A Guide for Patients (1983; 2007)
• Pulmonary Physiology Laboratory Personnel Qualifications (1987; 2008)
• Responsibilities of the Medical Director of Pulmonary Physiology Laboratories (1983; v.2008)
• Responsibilities of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care Services and Pulmonary Physiology Laboratories (1983; v.2008)

Respiratory Disease: ADULTS

• Airway Clearance Devices: Limited Evidence For What Is ’The Best Method’ (2006; 2008)
• Asthma and Exercise (2004; 2007)
• Asthma and Sport SCUBA Diving (1997; v.2008) 
• Breathing Treatments; Buying Equipment And Properly Cleaning It (2005; v.2008)
• Choosing Medical Insurance When You Have Chronic Lung Disease (1999; v.2007)
• Clinical Privileges for Mechanical Ventilator Management (1993; 2008)
• Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Lung Cancer: Suggestions for Primary Care Physicians, Pulmonologists, Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners
• Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Lung Cancer: Suggestions for Primary Care Physicians, Pulmonologists, Nurses and Respiratory Care Practitioners (2007)
• Diagnosis And Treatment of Sarcoidosis:2008 (2008)
• Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism (2004; v.2008)
• End-of-Life in the Hospital: Strategies to Improve Quality Life-Sustaining Treatments & Limit Conflict Through Identifying and Following Patient Wishes (2005; v.2008)
• Escogiendo Seguro Medico Cuando Uno Tiene La Enfermedad Cronica del Pulmon(2001, v.2007)
• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for the Treatment of Reversible, Life-Threatening Cardiac and Respiratory Failure (1991; v.2008)
• Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy Information Guide (1995; v.2007)
• Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy Privileges (2000; v.2008)
• Hospice Fact Sheet For Clinicians (2007)
• How to Use Your Metered-Dose Inhaler the Right Way (CTS permission to reprint from NAEPP, 1998; v.2007)
• Indications for Laser Bronchoscopy (1991; 2008)
• Living With And Caring For Persons With Chronic Lung Disease (1999; v.2008)
• Making the Most of Your Visit to the Doctor (2004; 2007)
• Medical Director for Respiratory Care at Alternative (Out of Hospital) Sites (1990; 2008)
• Palliative and End-Of-Life Care for Patients with Lung Disease, Including Comfort Care Orders For The
• Palliative and End-Of-Life Care for Patients with Lung Disease, including comfort care orders for the withdraw of life support in adults (2000; v.2006)
• Patient and Family Guide to End-of-Life Resources (2002; v.2007)
• Patient Information "Prescription Pads" (1994; v.2008)
• Pneumothorax Fact Sheet (1987; v. 2007)
• Principles of Pulmonary Rehabilitation (1991; 2008)
• Pulmonary Embolism and Pregnancy (2006; v.2008)
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation: HMO and Insurance Approval Strategies (2000; v.2008)
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation Coordinator; companion piece to ATS Pulmonary Rehabilitation —1999 (1992; v.2008)
• Recombinant Human DNase (rhDNase) for Patients with Cystic Fibrosis (2003;200)
• Recommendations for the Use of Azithromycin in the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis (2004; 2008)
• Respiratory Care at Alternative (Out of Hospital) Sites (1997; 2008)
• Responsibilities of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care Services and Pulmonary Physiology Laboratories (1983; 2004)
• Safe Flying for People with Lung Disease (1983; 2007)
• Sleep In Patients With Lung Disease, A Fact Sheet For Patients (2001; 2007)
• Sleep in Patients with Lung Disease (2001; 2008)
• Surgical Intervention for Chronic End Stage Lung Disease: LVRS & Lung Transplantation (2005; 2008)
• Surgical Procedures for Snoring (1996; 2008)
• The Choice is Yours (1994; 2007)
• Thoracoscopy (1993; 2008)
• Travel at High Altitude-Information for Physicians (1989; v.2008)
• Using Narcotics to Relieve Dyspnea (1993; v.200)

Respiratory Disease: PEDIATRIC

• Airway Clearance Devices: Limited Evidence for What Is "The Best Method" (2006)
• Assessing Sleep-Disordered Breathing In Children (2006; v.2008)
• Breathing Treatments: Buying Equipment and Properly Cleaning it (2005)
• Childhood Asthma: Information For Parents/Guardians Of Children with Asthma (2002; v.2008)
• Choosing Medical Insurance When You Have Chronic Lung Disease (1999; v.2007)
• Disaster Preparedness: A Resource Directory To Help Pediatricians Prepare Themselves, Their Hospital/Clinic, Their Patients And Their Family (2007
• El Asma de la Niñez: Informacion Para Padres de Niños con Asma (2003; v.2008)
• Escogiendo Seguro Medico Cuando Uno Tiene La Enfermedad Cronica del Pulmon(2001, v.2004)
• Guidelines for the Use of Home Pulse Oximetry(2006)
• Guidelines For The Use Of Home Pulse Oximetry In Infants And Children (2007; 2008)
• How to Use Your Metered-Dose Inhaler the Right Way (CTS permission to reprint from NAEPP, 1998; v.2004)
• In The Event Of A Disaster: Parent’s Special Concerns For Medically Fragile Children (2007)
• Living With And Caring For Persons With Chronic Lung Disease (1999; v.2008)
• Making the Most of Your Visit to the Doctor (2004; 2007)
• Medically Fragile Pediatric Pulmonary Patient Record (2008)
• Misuse of Inhaled ß2-Agonists in Children
• Patient and Family Guide to End-of-Life Resources (2002; v.2007)
• Pediatric Home Ventilators: Discharge Planning and After Discharge Management Guidelines (2006; v.2008)
• Pneumothorax Fact Sheet (1987; v. 2007)
• Recombinant Human DNase (rhDNase) for Patients with Cystic Fibrosis (2004; v.2006)
• Recommendations for the Use of Azithromycin in the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis (2004; 2008)
• Role Of The Physician Extender As A CCS Subspecialty Provider For Children With Special Care Needs (2006;2008)
• Safe Flying for People with Lung Disease (1983; 2007)
• The Choice is Yours (1994; 2007)

Environmental and Occupational Health

• A Guide to Occupational Respiratory Disease in California: v.2008 Update
• A Guide to Occupational Respiratory Disease in California (1998; v. 2008) basic 68 pp text
• Air Pollution: A Cloud Over Your Child's Health (1992; 2007)
• Disaster Planning for Lung Health: Bioterrorism (2001; v.2008)
• Disaster Planning for Lung Health: Earthquake and Flood Fact Sheet (1997; 2007)
• Disaster Planning for Lung Health: Fire Fact Sheet (1997;v.2009)
• Disaster Planning for Lung Health: Outdoor Air Pollution Fact Sheet (1998; 2007)
• People with Asthma: Appropriate Rental Housing Accommodations (2002; v.2008)
• Radon Fact Sheet for California (1991; v.2007)
• Research Update: Health Effects of Ambient Air Pollution (1998; v.2008)

Tobacco or Health

• Medical Management for Tobacco Dependence (2005; 2008)
• No Smoking on the Grounds of Health Care Facilities (1998; 2008)

Lung Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

• Motor Vehicle Crashes
• Tender Lung Care: Positive Steps for Healthy Lungs (1988; 2004)
• Unintentional Injuries to the Lung: California Community Awareness Fact Sheets: (2002, v. 2004)
  • Drowning/Submersion
  • Falls
  • Fire/Flame, Burns
  • Firearm Discharges
  • Overview
  • Poisoning
  • Suffocation

CTS End-of-Life and Hospice Toolkit

• Additional Resources:
  • California Coalition for Compassionate Care
  • California Hospice & Palliative Care Association
  • California Hospice Foundation
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
• For Clinicians:
  • Hospice Fact Sheet For Clinicians
  • Palliative and End-Of-Life Care for Patients with Lung Disease, including comfort care orders for the withdraw of life support in adults (2000; v.2006)
• For Patients:
  • Hospice Fact Sheet For Patients And Families
  • Making the Most of Your Visit to the Doctor (2004; 2007)
  • Patient and Family Guide to End-of-Life Resources (2002; v.2007)
  • Sleep In Patients With Lung Disease, A Fact Sheet For Patients (2001; 2007)
  • The Choice is Yours (1994; 2007)