Interpretation of pulmonary function tests
Subtitle: a practical guide
By: Robert E. Hyatt, Paul D. Scanlon, Masao Nakamura.
Contributors: Scanlon, Paul D.; Nakamura, Masao, M.D.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 258
ISBN-13: 9780781778824
Subjects: Pulmonary function tests; Respiratory Function Tests; Lung Diseases -- diagnosis
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Spirometry: dynamic lung volumes; title: Static (absolute) lung volumes; title: Diffusing capacity of the lungs; title: Bronchodilators and bronchial challenge testing; title: Arterial blood gases; title: Other tests of lung mechanics: resistance and compliance; title: Distribution of ventilation; title: Maximal respiratory pressures; title: Preoperative pulmonary function testing; title: Simple tests of exercise capacity; title: Patterns in various diseases; title: When to test and what to order; title: Approaches to interpreting pulmonary function tests; title: Illustrative cases.