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| Foreword | |
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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Introduction | |
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| What is spirometry and what are its uses? | |
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| The function of the lung and lung function tests | |
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| Indications for spirometry | |
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| Complications and contraindications | |
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| Summary | |
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| Measurement of ventilatory function | |
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| The spirogram | |
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| Indices based on 6-second forced expiration | |
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| Inspiratory capacity | |
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| The flow-volume curve or loop | |
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| Summary | |
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| Measurement devices | |
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| Volume-displacement spirometers | |
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| Flow spirometers | |
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| Monitoring devices and peak flow meters | |
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| Calibration and quality control | |
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| Factors to consider when choosing a spirometer | |
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| Summary | |
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| How to do spirometry and the common problems | |
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| How to do spirometry | |
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| Measurements in young children | |
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| Acceptability criteria | |
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| Back-extrapolation | |
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| Patient-related problems | |
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| Instrument-related problems | |
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| Performing spirometry in the busy clinical practice | |
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| Summary | |
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| Infection Control | |
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| Cross-infection and lung function testing | |
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| Reducing the risk of cross-infection | |
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| Summary | |
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| Predicted normal values | |
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| Normal values | |
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| Selecting the most appropriate normal values | |
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| Summary | |
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| Interpretation of ventilatory function tests | |
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| Significant change in spirometry with time | |
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| Classifying abnormal ventilatory function | |
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| Grading severity of a ventilatory defect | |
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| Measuring reversibility of airflow obstruction | |
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| Airway provocation testing | |
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| Peak flow monitoring | |
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| Choosing the appropriate test | |
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| Summary | |
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| Case histories | |
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| Summary | |
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| Mechanics of breathing | |
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| Gas flow through the airways-how airflow is produced | |
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| Patterns of airflow in the human airways | |
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| The phenomenon of maximal airflow limitation | |
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| Theories of airflow obstruction | |
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| How pulmonary disease affects airflow | |
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| Summary | |
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| Summary | |
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| Equipment standards and validation procedures | |
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| Correction of volume and flow to BTPS | |
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| Predicted normal values | |
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| Glossary | |
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| References and further reading | |
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| Useful websites | |
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| Index | |