Pulmonary Function Tests in Clinical Practice

Author:   Ali Altalag ,  Jeremy Road ,  Pearce Wilcox
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   2009 ed.
ISBN:  

9781848822306


Pages:   278
Publication Date:   14 April 2009
Replaced By:   9783319936499
Format:   Paperback
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This represents an unique book providing a simplified approach to interpreting most diagnostic tests in the field of respiratory medicine. Easy to understand and practical containing more than 125 illustrated diagrams and over 50 tables containing key information designed to summarize certain interpretative approaches in a simple and understandable fashion and including 30 illustrative examples that apply the same principles presented in the book. Many diagnostic tests from all fields of respiratory medicine are included making it one of a kind. Including a chapter on diagnostic tests for sleep disorders, a new and emerging field, the book still focusses on classic test methods. It contains many references and its data are derived from well respected and international sources and references that can be easily traced.

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Author:   Ali Altalag ,  Jeremy Road ,  Pearce Wilcox
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Imprint:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   2009 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 20.30cm
Weight:   0.720kg
ISBN:  

9781848822306


ISBN 10:   1848822308
Pages:   278
Publication Date:   14 April 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9783319936499
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Spirometry.- Lung Volumes.- Gas Transfer.- Bronchial Challenge Testing.- Respiratory Muscle Function & Other Pulmonary Function Studies.- Approach to PFT Interpretation.- Illustrative Cases on PFT.- Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation.- Exercise Testing.- Diagnostic Tests for Sleep Disorders.

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From the reviews: This comprehensive book succinctly details all areas of pulmonary function ... . Anyone already educated in pulmonary physiologic assessment would find this book reinforcing. ... The book achieves its likely intended goals well. ... I would recommend it highly to anyone in related subspecialty disciplines, and personally would consider it a very practical resource that I would add to my personal library. (Joel C. Sediman, Doody's Review Service, July, 2009)


From the reviews: This comprehensive book succinctly details all areas of pulmonary function ... . Anyone already educated in pulmonary physiologic assessment would find this book reinforcing. ... The book achieves its likely intended goals well. ... I would recommend it highly to anyone in related subspecialty disciplines, and personally would consider it a very practical resource that I would add to my personal library. (Joel C. Sediman, Doody's Review Service, July, 2009)


From the reviews: This comprehensive book succinctly details all areas of pulmonary function ! . Anyone already educated in pulmonary physiologic assessment would find this book reinforcing. ! The book achieves its likely intended goals well. ! I would recommend it highly to anyone in related subspecialty disciplines, and personally would consider it a very practical resource that I would add to my personal library. (Joel C. Sediman, Doody's Review Service, July, 2009)


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