Interpretation of pulmonary function tests : a practical guide /
Hyatt, Robert E.,author.
Scanlon, Paul D.(Paul David),author.
Nakamura, Masao(Pulmonologist),author.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Pulmonary function tests.
Respiratory Function Tests.
Lung Diseases