Full Description
This book shows respiratory practitioners and students how to interpret results from the most commonly used lung function tests. Filled with clinical examples, it reviews a wide range of tests, including spirometry, flow-volume loops, lung volume measurement, tests of gas transfer, arterial blood gas analysis, and more.
Contents
Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Symbols used in lung function tests Glossary Chapter 1: Spirometry Chapter 2: Flow-volume loops Chapter 3: Peak expiratory flow Chapter 4: Lung volumes Chapter 5: Gas transfer Chapter 6: Respiratory muscle function Chapter 7: Bronchial challenge Chapter 8: Arterial Blood Gas Analysis Chapter 9: Cardio--pulmonary Exercise Tests Chapter 10: Miscellaneous Tests Chapter 11: Assessing patients for thoracic resection Appendix Bibliography Index