Interpretation of pulmonary function tests : a practical guide /

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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 measur...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hyatt, Robert E.
Otros Autores: Scanlon, Paul D. (Paul David), Nakamura, Masao (Pulmonologist)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, ©2009.
Edición:3rd ed.
Temas:
Pulmonary function tests.
Respiratory Function Tests
Lung Diseases > diagnosis
Appareil respiratoire > Exploration fonctionnelle.
Pulmonary function tests
Exploration fonctionnelle respiratoire.
Maladies pulmonaires > diagnostic.
Longen.
Longfunctie.
Longziekten.
Testen.
Poumon > Exploration fonctionnelle.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.

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