Interpretation of pulmonary function tests : a practical guide /

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1. Verfasser: Hyatt, Robert E.
Weitere Verfasser: Scanlon, Paul D. (Paul David), Nakamura, Masao (Pulmonologist)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, [2009]
Ausgabe:Third edition.
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Inhaltsangabe:
  • 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.