Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests
A Practical Guide
Seiten
2008
|
3rd Revised edition
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Verlag)
978-0-7817-7882-4 (ISBN)
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Verlag)
978-0-7817-7882-4 (ISBN)
- Titel erscheint in neuer Auflage
- Artikel merken
Zu diesem Artikel existiert eine Nachauflage
A guide that meets the needs of pulmonary physicians, respiratory therapists, and nurses. Filled with tables, graphs, and illustrative cases, it helps readers fully understand the clinical utility of pulmonary function tests. It also includes information on the forced oscillation technique for measuring respiratory system resistance.
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 function testing and interpretation.
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 function testing and interpretation.
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
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 17.7.2008 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 117 illustrations |
| Verlagsort | Philadelphia |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 232 mm |
| Gewicht | 385 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Pneumologie |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Intensivmedizin | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7817-7882-4 / 0781778824 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7817-7882-4 / 9780781778824 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
| Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt? |
Mehr entdecken
aus dem Bereich
aus dem Bereich
Aus der Praxis für die Praxis
Buch (2022)
Thieme (Verlag)
CHF 99,40
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
Buch | Softcover (2024)
Hogrefe AG (Verlag)
CHF 91,00
