Respiratory physiology
Subtitle: the essentials
By: John B. West.
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 186
Subjects: Respiration; Respiratory Physiology
Description: This compact, concise, easy-to-read monograph explains the key concepts and equations in respiratory physiology. The Seventh Edition updates and revises material to reflect current advances in respiratory science but does not stray from the proven formula students and faculty have enjoyed since 1974. New updates include physiology of pulmonary capillaries, hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction, pulmonary edema, surface tension, elastic properties of the lung and chest wall, metabolic functions of the lung, and perinatal respiration. Ample illustrations and pedagogical features help clarify important equations and concepts.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.