Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests A Practical Guide

Name: Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests A Practical Guide
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ISBN: 9780781778824

ISBN-10: 0781778824

ISBN-13: 9780781778824

Edition: 3rd 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Robert E. Hyatt, Paul D. Scanlon, Masao Nakamura

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Now in its Third Edition, this practical guide successfully meets the needs of pulmonary physicians, respiratory therapists, and nurses. Filled with tables, graphs, and illustrative cases, the book helps readers fully understand the clinical utility of pulmonary function tests. This edition includes new information on the forced oscillation technique for measuring respiratory system resistance. Also included is a discussion of measurement of exhaled nitric oxide, which is becoming useful in the study of asthma. Other highlights include nearly fifty new illustrative cases and current American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society Task Force guidelines on standardization of pulmonary…

Book details

List price: $86.99
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date: 7/17/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English



List of Abbreviations


Introduction


Spirometry: Dynamic Lung Volumes


Static (Absolute) Lung Volumes


Diffusing Capacity of the Lungs


Bronchodilators and Bronchial Challenge Testing


Arterial Blood Gases


Other Tests of Lung Mechanics: Resistance and Compliance


Distribution of Ventilation


Maximal Respiratory Pressures


Preoperative Pulmonary Function Testing


Simple Tests of Exercise Capacity


Patterns in Various Diseases


When to Test and What to Order


Approaches to Interpreting Pulmonary Function Tests


Illustrative Cases


Appendix