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Lung Function Tests Made Easy

Robert J. Shiner (Author), Joerg Steier (Author)

9780702035203, Elsevier Health Sciences

Paperback, published 26 October 2012

208 pages
18.6 x 12.3 x 1.4 cm, 0.21 kg

Lung function testing has evolved over the years from a tool purely used for research and is now a commonly utilised form of clinical investigation. This new book is clear, concise and easy to read, providing both the essential scientific information as well as focusing on the practical aspects of lung function testing. The book is designed so that different chapters can be read as stand-alone sections, but cross-referencing to the other chapters completes the picture for the interested reader.

  • The book begins with an outline of lung structure and anatomy, and then proceeds to basic functional considerations before discussing the tests themselves.

  • Particular attention is given to spirometry and lung volume measurements.

  • The text covers the functional assessment of exercise capacity, respiratory muscle strength and concludes with preoperative evaluation and recommendations.

  • The text emphasises practical problems, including controversies associated with lung function testing.

  • Boxes emphasise important topics throughout the text.

  • Highlighted questions can be used for short tutorials or problem-based learning

  • Respiratory structure and function

  • Mechanics of breathing

  • Spirometry

  • Pitfalls in spirometry

  • Lung volume measurements

  • Diffusion, gas exchange and blood gas measurements

  • Basics of exercise and respiratory muscle testing

  • Preoperative evaluation

Subject Areas: Clinical & internal medicine [MJ], Physiology [MFG]
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