Paediatric Pulmonary Function Testing (eBook)

Indications and Interpretation

Michael Anthracopoulos, Charis Katsardis, A Koumbourlis, E. Paraskakis (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: PDF

2015
314 Seiten
Nova Science Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-63483-505-3 (ISBN)

Infos

The textbook "e;Paediatric Pulmonary Function Testing: Indications and Interpretation"e; is a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the latest lung function techniques for infants and children addressed to paediatric respiratory medical practitioners. Experienced European and North American authorities in the field of pediatric pulmonology provide an essential tool for fellows, paediatricians and paediatric pulmonologists caring for patients with pulmonary diseases. This book is extensive, comprehensive and practical for the clinical setting as it:Covers all lung function tests with extended analysis of reference equations and Z-score evaluationProvides practical guidance on the interpretation of functional pulmonary tests and evaluation examples, demonstrating what information is critical for everyday clinical applicationIntroduces novel techniques such as ventilation inhomogeneity, while details such as exhaled nitric oxide and exhaled breath condensates are comprehensively analysedIncludes indications and interpretations of analyses of blood gases, hemoglobin saturation, capnography and acid-base balanceContains a chapter on the selection and use of each pulmonary function test as applied in the clinical investigation of patients with respiratory problems

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.2.2017
• Themenwelt: Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Pneumologie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Pädiatrie
• ISBN-10: 1-63483-505-0 / 1634835050
• ISBN-13: 978-1-63483-505-3 / 9781634835053